Nagpur, Oct. 2 -- Former President Ram Nath Kovind today warned that it was a mistake for educated and "good people" to stay away from politics, asserting that their absence allows unqualified individuals to rise to leadership positions.
He was addressing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) annual Vijayadashami programme at Reshimbagh in Nagpur, where he was invited as the chief guest.
Kovind called upon the youth to step into the political landscape, stressing that whatever they are today is "because of society and the country and hence it is your duty to repay that debt."The former President underlined that politics should not be left only to those seeking personal gain. He added, "If good people avoid politics, then leadership fall...