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Does it matter who wins?

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Location IconMysore district, Karnataka

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“Who will win the elections this time?” “Please don’t bother me, it’s very hot and I have a long day ahead. Has it really mattered who wins? Life is the same for us. Please leave, I have work.” Varadanayaka, a farmer in HD Kote, Karnataka.

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