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Do as directed. (Make sure you do not change the meaning and tense of the sentence). Mantri Ji said Maharaj Pundit Shahane's visit to our court is an open challenge. (Punctuate) - English

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Do as directed. (Make sure you do not change the meaning and tense of the sentence).

Mantri Ji said Maharaj Pundit Shahane's visit to our court is an open challenge. (Punctuate)

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"Mantriji," said Maharaj, "Pundit Shahane's visit to our court is an open challenge."

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