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Question
Form groups and use the following topic for discussion. Take the help of your college library and your teacher.
Qualities of an ideal politician
Solution
Qualities of an ideal politician
- clean track record
- a technically skilled and good orator
- should be delivering on his promises
- must be honest and have integrity
- strive towards the public interest.
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