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#MahatmaGandhi on 15th August 1947.

He wasn't in Delhi. He didn't listen to Nehru's Tryst with destiny speech.

He was controlling Hindu-Muslim riots in Bengal.

He said something to Ministers of West Bengal, who came to meet him, which is so relevant even today....
Gandhi told them, “Today, you have worn on your heads a crown of thorns. The seat of power is a nasty thing. You have to remain ever wakeful on that seat. You have to be more truthful, more non-violent, more humble, and more forbearing.
You had been put to test during the British regime. But in a way, it was no test at all. But now there will be no end to your being tested. Do not fall prey to the lure of wealth. May God help you! You are there to serve the villages and the poor.”

Make sense even more today!
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Preparations for UP elections has begun.

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa, who was to become the Chief Election Commissioner next year, a year before UP elections, is all set to join Asian Development Bank as Vice President.

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#doctorsday2020

When the World is battling #COVIDー19, I can see more n more inclination towards traditional methods of living and treatment. On this #DoctorsDay, let me share my limited knowledge on the subject.

Time to reboot. (1/n)
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