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Why are ghosts taunting political leaders?

Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad and former Bihar health minister, seems to be gripped by a fear of ghosts these days. However, there are others of his ilk. What effect do these leaders have on the nation’s mental health?

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Anil Gupta

Anil Gupta is a senior journalist. He has held key editorial positions in various editions of 'Dainik Bhaskar', 'Dainik Jagran' and 'Rajasthan Patrika'. He lives in Patna, Bihar

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