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Secretary, Deptt of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj J&K| Public Policy| Sustainability|IAS| RPL @UniofOxford | SCS @LSEGovernment | PERSONAL VIEWS

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Shahid Choudhary
9 months
Empowerment of ethnic #pastoral tribes is a complex public policy challenge beyond the usual rhetoric. I write about the process, leadership, collective efforts, journey so far and the way forward, in today’s @IndianExpress #ForestRights
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Srinagar's first COVID-19 Positive case successfully treated: Director SKIMS. Let's #BreakTheChain .
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In my official, personal, moral capacity, want to assure everyone there is no healthcare crisis in #Kashmir . Some difficulties, not unique to post Aug 5 situation. Saying this in backdrop of some shocking reportage from Delhi, London & Washington
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Tiger Zinda Hai -II : Friend Mr Suhail Bukhari just handed over keys of this luxurious 48 bedded Hotel for putting in any use. #CoronaVirusChallenge
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Eid Mubarak !
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Tracked. Admitted again. Legal action to follow.
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#COVID19 : Suspected patient with travel history to Hungary escapes from CD hospital.
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4 years
Now the situation as it unfolds is before us. My humble request to everyone: let’s not get scared by numbers, let’s redouble our efforts to win this battle together. #coronavirus
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5 years
Since most restrictions are being lifted tomorrow, I have a humble advice. Please don't rush for panic shopping. Stocks are in abundance, making them available to all is our commitment.
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Shahid Choudhary
2 years
Some good news to share on the personal career front: got promoted, together with five other colleagues, to the next higher grade of IAS
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Shahid Choudhary
4 years
Irrfan was not just an actor. He was a phenomenon. He struggled, fought as hero and died a hero. RIP
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Historic. A Gurudwara Committee agrees to make way for National Highway in #Srinagar . We were in talks. They accepted our offer of alternative land, support. No words big enough to thank the Sangat. 🙏
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Rouf Ahmed Dar, a local Kashmiri guide attained martyrdom while successfully saving life of 7 tourists. Valour & Courage. RIP.
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A gentleman coming from Italy reaches New Delhi via another port. Takes train to Jammu n Cab to home in #Srinagar . Just to hide travel history. Traced. Need collective focus to handle it. Things are not that simple as they appear from homes & office rooms. WHO guidelines anyone?
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5 years
Restrictions have been eased in most parts of #Srinagar
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Trust me if I share a summary of daily events NONE in Kashmir will sleep. Let's keep our egos aside, work collectively and instead of raising panic and alarm help eachother to improve. This 3rd World War. Nothing less. If it passes we will have a Lifetime for all that. Good day
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We’ve always said that numbers shouldn’t worry us. First time, #Srinagar has registered zero case today. This shouldn’t thrill us. No lowering of guard till we are declared Covid free.
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2 years
On students’ demand, here’s my Class-X Mark-sheet which has remained “classified” since 1997 😄! 339/500
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Ramazan Kareem to one and all. The holy month this year calls for more abstinence. Please stay at homes and remember us in your prayers.
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Koi Patta Hile, Hawa to Chale, Kaun Apna Hai Ye Pata to Chale!
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No authority can fight crisis without people involved.After spending hrs in the field, I can confidently say #Srinagar is now more determined than ever. Lockdown, self reporting, medicare, sanitization, contact tracing getting effective. Together we will #BreakTheChain
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Two brothers. Same Medical College in Bangladesh. One travels by air, declares travel history lands in Quarantine. Other takes road goes home, probably enjoyed Wazwan. Smart neighbor informs Control Room. Team got in touch. Symptomatic. WHO guidelines lecture please?
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3 years
Betaab Valley, Pahalgam
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5 years
All concerns and worries are deeply appreciated but we were not low on medical stocks even for a single day. No interruption in supplies. Still open to help individual cases, if any.
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4 years
Tiger zinda hai!! Let's clap for Mr Inrshad who came all the way to offer keys of his hotel to help us. #Coronavirus
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4 years
Zara sa hatt ke chalta hoon zamane ki riwayat se, Ke jin pe bojh main dalun wo kandhe yad rakhta hun. (Munawar)
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5 years
Vehicle seized. Registration suspended. Request parents not to bundle kids like this. Schools be careful. Edu isn't all about ₹ alone.
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Control Room traced 152 undeclared cases of perons returned from UAE, Iran,Hungary,Taiwan,Malysia, Combodia, Italy,Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia,Kazakhstan. Put under quarantine.We continue to request people to come forward and self-report. Help docs,Urself,family & society.
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5 years
Thank God he wasn't covering a fire incident 🤦‍♂️
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This Eid at the holy cave!
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4 years
Kabhi Main Apne Haathun Ki Lakeerun Se Nahin Uljha Mujhe Maloom Hai Kismat Ka Likha Bhi Badalta Hai (Bashir Badr)
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4 years
#Daughters dearest ❤️
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5 years
Baby Asma of 30 months is among the injured in militant attack on fruits merchants in Sopore. She didn't deserve this. We've put in all efforts to get an air ambulance ASAP to take her Delhi for advanced medical attention. Prayers are requested.
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"Kani" Shawl handicraft is said to be 5000 years old. One shawl takes 3-24 months.Shahnaz is among few craftspeople fighting kani extinction.Later this month these products will be available online. Working on it.Looking forward to support. Best quality & unbelievably low prices.
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#MeAt20 something!! Found this one just to answer the call of Twitter but couldn’t stop from taking a quick look at 19 years since then. Then gave up the idea to be able to sleep tonight and get back to work tomorrow.
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Belated though, here is the new year gift for Srinagar. After months of hard work, our 25 smart schools are ready to offer students and parents the best. Let’s make it great 👍 #SmartCity
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On my first visit to famous Tulip Garden discovered the unsung hero. Mr Ghulam Rasool,the Head Gardner. Classic hardwork 👏
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This Ramazan is not the same anywhere in the world, but we are trying to make it less difficult in #Srinagar . 50,000 Ramazan food/essentials kits ready for dispatch. #StayIndoorsPrayIndoors . Ramazan Kareem
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Living in hearts. Statue of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in Moga, Punjab
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Shahid Choudhary
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Doctors suggest actual cases in community could probably be more than those tested positive.For heaven's sake stay at homes and report to designated hospitals if you have symptoms /travel history. Consult on phone before visiting Hospital. Please. Spread the word. #BreakTheChain
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Shahid Choudhary
4 years
No amount big enough for their courage. Medical insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh/person for those on the frontline of the fight against #CoronavirusOubreak including doctors, nurses and sanitation workers is a great step.
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Rehana Bashir from a remote village in Poonch has made it to the IAS. It will go a long way in encouraging all the girls around. 👏
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4 years
Entry of all foreign tourists in Kashmir has been banned as a precautionary measure. #CoronavirusPandemic
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As many as 1166 medical shops are open. Cash machines have disbursed Rs 243.44Cr in last 4 days. All sorts of stocks being replenished as demanded. Agree, some people are still facing difficulties. We are trying to address every single problem flagged. Trust. #Srinagar .
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If IAS is something today’s kids & their parents cherish, I can say with all honesty I never ran after board marks, neither did my parents & teachers pressurise. Same holds good for most of us in different professions. I find this anxiety & debate over board marks sickening.
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Every life lost here in #Kashmir leaves tragic imprints behind. Braveheart JKP officer Arshad's minor son looks at father's coffin one last time as my colleague Dr Haseeb takes him away in his arms.
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Exciting news for apple growers. The NAFED is set to buy in all three grades at an impressive price. Every single fruit will bring in greater value, enhanced income at no transportation hassles. #Srinagar #Sopore #Shopian
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Restrictions are being lifted from most areas tomorrow and process initiated for restoration of phone lines. Govt offices will continue to remain open for service delivery.
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Shahid Choudhary
3 years
Magnificent #Gurez . Time to visit!
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4 years
Gurez (Habba Khatoon Peak)
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I take a humble bow in respect of doctors at JLNM hospital and for resilience of a brave mother as two kids who had earlier tested positive are discharged after repeat samples testing negative. Congratulations!
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3 years
Inspiring
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2 years
Perspective. Practice. Confidence. ?
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Dettol & Lysol are for external/surface use only. Read instructions carefully. Keep out of reach of children. 😇
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5 years
Most telephone exchanges to be functional tonight across Valley. Mobiles being restored gradually, already buzzing in Kupwara. Thanks for patience and regrets for inconvenience.
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#Kashmir #JammuAndKashmir Restoration of Communication in Valley- 100% of landline exchanges to be operationalized; Remaining 19 exchanges being opened tonight. @dwivedimk_ias @kansalrohit69 @JmuKmrPolice @KVijayKumarIPS @srinagaradmin @listenshahid
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The apple crop belongs to Kashmiri farmers and their families. That’s their blood and sweat. Here is an aerial view of trucks queued up against all odds for onward journey. Important to respect their hard work and resilience for economic dignity at individual level
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Writing this to say sincere thanks to each one of you for your concerns, thoughts and prayers for my health. I’ve recovered well after a sudden health issue; taking little rest before we reconnect soon. Shukriya
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Thank u everyone around for ur DMs and calls to control room. Medical, IT & Surveillance teams today were able to track 29 people coming from Bangkok, UK, Dubai, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan etc who skipped medical teams by changing routes or avoiding travel history. Love you all. 💗
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No two things have been combined better than knowledge and patience.”  محمدﷺ
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"To overcome evil with good is good, to resist evil by evil is evil" محمدﷺ
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Meet our colleague Mr Md Younis Hazari, the man behind medical supply chain, first contact for planes/trucks of medicines reaching #Srinagar . After day with distributors/retailers, he makes sure to personally deliver to more needy -552 homes covered. My salutes Younis Sahab
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Make your world more beautiful !
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We are trying our best. Request people to help us improve instead of spreading false narratives. Thanks Shahnawaz sb for acknowledging.
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Closing of religious places which attract gatherings is an important step to save a whole population. Let’s stay indoors, stay safe to be able to worship again.
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This was scary. Hope everyone is safe. #EARTHQUAKE
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Dear @The_Hindu I expect you to know that Covid19 and responses like this App are not Srinagar specific. Pls don’t destroy our trust by localising things in sensitive contexts. Thanks
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Deputy Commissioner-Srinagar has directed the Drawing and Disbursing Officers to obtain a certificate that they had downloaded the #ArogyaSetu mobile application before the release of salary to all government employees.
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It’s a deeply disturbing day. My prayers and thoughts are with the families of those who sacrificed their life fighting in the line of duty. We deserve peace at all times.
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This is called feel good factor. Congrats Srinagar boy for Chevening, Congrats Srinagar girl for Oxford. Best wishes!
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“The best charity is that which is done in secret” علیؒ
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Shahid Choudhary
6 years
It's amazing to see how every Indian citizen feels / concerned about Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, irrespective of region, religion,party etc. He personifies true leadership!! 🇮🇳
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Prayers are equally effective from Home as they would be from a religious place. Don't call poeple out when everyone in world is #StayingHomeNow .
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Baramulla town. #Kashmir
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As I already said it needs a lot more for a festive #Eid , but thousands joined prayers at hundreds of mosques on a day which was more peaceful than on many such auspicious occasions before. May Allah bless us all with peace. Ameen
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Nearly 2000 years ago historic 4th Budhist Council was held at #Harwan Monastry, #Srinagar . Organised by emperor Kanishka-I. Documented history. Don’t miss to visit. #Kashmir
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Now since Yeti moment is over, I want to say the following: Srinagar deserves not only good roads but also audit of those responsible for bad ones. Process begins tomorrow
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This picture (Hon'ble PM thanking DM Varanasi) is a long essay in sanctity Constitution of India provides to institutions and offices
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“Every day the average person fights epic battles never told just to survive.”
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A group of students pelted stones on my car today. While I stopped to visit the school n enquire about motivation for doing so, they had no answer. They don't know anything. Parents n teachers must own responsibility to safeguard their life and career. We r doing our bit.
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Give your enemy a thousand chances to become your friend, but don't give your friend a single chance to become your enemy. ~Imam Ali (RA)
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A girl coming from US posed as Student returning from Bangladesh. A "thick skinned babu" (as we are called) insisted on passport while allotting room, got to know. USA 3rd highest COVID cases in world. I need to attend another lecture on WHO guidelines now!!
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North Macedonia 🇲🇰
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Hello youth, let it be a ‘Mission’.
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The best way to celebrate this Eid, anywhere around, would be to make sure that none in our families catches the virus. Eid Mubarak.
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Handed over the charge to my dearest colleague @AsadmAijaz , the new DC Srinagar. I wish him all the very best for the tenure ahead. Thank you #Srinagar ❤️
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Those landing in #Srinagar : head straight to #Badamwari ~ limited edition! Aroma is in the air!
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From May 1, let’s please make it sure to wear face mask at all times, at all places of contact. We will ensure to make masks available to everyone. Do remember: mask is just one of various precautions
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Metro-Man Mr E Sridharan has touched the ground. Mammoth task ahead for survey. His speed is simply amazing. #KashmirMetro
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“Whoever is merciful even to a sparrow, Allah will be merciful to him on the Day of Judgment.”محمدﷺ. (Request everyone to feed the birds around —-snowfall is harsh to them)
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First memory about Ramzan. As kid, Roza was all about that tall glass of Rooh Afza by evening. The spring in our village has since dried and Rooh Afza now comes in an unimpressive plastic bottle.
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Eid Mubarak !
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A 5-member team sent today to study "Delhi Model" of Govt schools. District Adm Srinagar will be taking 20 schools as pilot project. Focus on Prime / Secondary Schools. Ideas, suggestions & contributions are welcome. We will be taking off this month.
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Earthquake?
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Team lead by colleague Mr Masarat Hashim KAS and involving brilliant professionals tracked more than 65 people who returned from affected countries skipping screening & changing routes. Amazing job. Srinagar thankful to all for inputs. #BreakTheChain
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In view of many CoVID-19 positive cases in #Srinagar "Contact Tracing" holds the key to avoid furher spread. Surveillance teams complain reluctance in some cases. Pl be truthful,cooperative and responsible.Easy & quick for all of us. Let's not complicate anymore. #BreakTheChain
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Humbled to have got National Award for our Covid mgmt efforts at @Srinagaradmin . Dedicate this to my former colleagues, medical fraternity & NGOs for team work
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Aerial view of Pir-ki-Gali Mountain Pass
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"The quickest answered prayer is the prayer in secret for another person" ~Ibn Taymiyyah
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Crisis test our capabilities: 3000 bedded Covid Wellness Centres nearing completion in #Srinagar . Can’t really thank colleagues/engineers enough for this extraordinary work.
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78 passengers arriving from Leh have been quarantined at a designated facility in outskirts of #Srinagar . Medical and logistics teams deployed. Request families not to visit/crowd there. It's not allowed. We will take care.
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Four passengers just reached from Mauritius, Dubai and Kazakhstan "decline" to declare travel history. Done quickly by IT team. My "WHO Guidelines wala Friends" can u pl send a "Recorded Sermon" to help convince such people? Please? I beg. Ignore the Thick Skin and help😷
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