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" People, not just reporters, are more interested in politics than in government, so the actual issues wouldn't be something that interested them. "

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" Bangalore now wants a person who doesn't only play politics. Bangalore needs a problem solver, and I am a problem solver. I will be the bridge between Bangalore and the Centre. "

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