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प्रश्न
Do you think Prashant is good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
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उत्तर
Yes, Prashant is a very good leader. Though he himself was too grief-stricken, he got a hold of himself and decided to step in as the leader of the village. He carried out his role effectively and helped the people of his village in every possible manner.
Yes. Young people can definitely get together to help people during natural calamities and otherwise. They can use their strength and vigour to help people.
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