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Business Standard New Delhi
At least someone thinks he has a rewarding job! At a recent event, Haryana Agriculture Minister Om Prakash Dhankar said writing was his first love. "I contributed thought- provoking articles in leading national dailies but was paid nothing," he said. So how did he become a politician? "I also realised that most of the time, journalists had to chase politicians. So, I switched to politics." Pointing at reporters present at the event, the minister remarked, "Let me see how many of you change your profession."

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First Published: Apr 19 2015 | 10:05 PM IST

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