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Lok Sabha Question No. 359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Insurgent Groups
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.359

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 10, 1937 (SAKA)

INSURGENT GROUPS

359.  SHRI ELUMALAI V.:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are reports that several small residual insurgent groups are operating  from  the  safe  havens  across  the  border  and  are  engaged  in kidnapping  for  ransom,  which  had  almost  doubled  in  Assam  and  Meghalaya and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether in Garo Hill district of Meghalaya, some new splinter groups are kidnapping people for ransom or looting businessmen at gunpoint and if so, the action taken in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has expressed its resolve not to engage in talks with criminal elements; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b):-   As  per  report  some  Indian  insurgent  groups  have  setup  their hideouts/temporary camps in the neighbouring countries i.e. Bangladesh and Myanmar  which  are  being  used  for  undertaking    subversive  and  criminal activities in the country including kidnapping for ransom, extortion etc.  The of Bangladesh  and  Myanmar  at  various  levels  including  Home  Secretary  level talks between the two countries.  The latter have assured that they will not

Government has been pursuing the matter with the Governments allow anti-India activities from their soil.

In Meghalaya, a number of splinter Garo groups are active who are indulging in  criminal  activities  including  extortion/abduction  activities  and  vying  for area domination. The State Governments of Assam and Meghalaya have been

## LS.US.Q.NO.359 FOR 1.12.2015

advised to strengthen the security in the vulnerable areas.  As per report, due to sustained pressure by the Security Forces incidents of abductions forransom by criminal groups in Meghalaya have declined in the current year in comparison to previous year 2014.

(c)  &  (d):  The  Government  is  willing  to  talk  to  any  group  which  abjures violence.  However, talks cannot be held with the criminal groups which have been indulging in mindless violence, killing innocent people including women and children ruthlessly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Integrated Dairy Development Projects
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 358 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  DECEMBER, 2015

## INTEGRATED DAIRY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

## 358. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received proposals/requests from the State Government of Chhattisgarh  to  launch  Integrated  Dairy  Development  Projects  under  the  National  Dairy Development Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  funds  has  not  been  released  to  Chhattisgarh  State  under  the  said  National  Dairy Development Project;
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the time by which the funds are likely to be sanctioned and released?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a) &(b)  The  scheme  'Integrated  Dairy  Development  Programme',  renamed  as  'Intensive  Dairy Development Programme (IDDP)' was implemented across the country from the year 1993-94 to 2013-14.  IDDP scheme has been discontinued from 2014-15. Ongoing projects along with its objectives and targets have been subsumed under the new Scheme 'National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD)' for implementation during the 12 th Five Year Plan. This Department has approved a new project under dairy development component of NPBBDD in Chhattisgarh covering Balod, Bemetra, Kanker and Janjgir-Champa districts with project    outlay  of    Rs1086.28  lakh  (  including  Central    share  of  Rs  915.40  lakh)    for implementation during the period from 2014-15  to 2018-19.
- (c) &(d)    An  amount  of  Rs  223.20  lakh  has  been  released  for  implementation    of  project  till 31.10.2015.
- (e) Does not arise in view of (c) above

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Lok Sabha Question No. 355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Telecom Services at Indo-Nepal Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne, DHARMENDRA YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.355

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 10, 1937 (SAKA)

TELECOM SERVICES AT INDO-NEPAL BORDER

355.  SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the Security Forces and locals  along  the  international  borders  in  Uttarakhand  are  using  telecom services of Nepal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any inquiry in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to check such cases in future?

ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) & (b): Security forces do not use Telecom  services of Nepal on International  Border  in  Uttarakhand.  People  residing  along  the  Indo-Nepal border  are  dependent  on  the  services  of  Bharat  Sanchar  Nigam  Limited (BSNL). However, there are inputs that due to week signals of BSNL, locals residing  in  bordering  remote  areas  of  Uttarakhand  sometimes  use  Nepali mobile services which are accessible along the border areas.
- (c)  to  (e)  :    Improvement  in  Telecom  Services  is  the  domain  of  Ministry  of Communication  &  IT.  Department  of  Telecom  (DoT)  has  been  asked  to examine into this matter and take appropriate steps to improve the mobile services in these areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Peace Talk with Insurgent Groups
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.354

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 10, 1937 (SAKA)

PEACE TALK WITH INSURGENT GROUPS

354.  SHRI KESINENI NANI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  progress  in  the  peace  talks  with  different  insurgent  groups  in  the country;

(b)  whether the Government is looking forward to a breakthrough in any of these talks; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a):  The Government has always shown its willingness to enter into peace dialogue with any insurgent group which abjures violence. In North Eastern States, the Governemnt is engaged with various insurgent groups in peace talks viz. United Liberation Front of Assam  {ULFA//Pro-talk}, National Democratic Front of Bodoland/ Progressive {NDFB/P}, NDFB/ Ranjan Diamary {NDFB/RD},  Karbi  Longri  NC  Hills  Liberation  Front  {KLNLF}  of  Assam  and National  Socialist  Council  of  Nagaland/Isak  Muivah{NSCN/IM}  of  Nagaland. NSCN/Khole Kitovi and NSCN/Reformation of Nagaland are under ceasefire agreement with the Governmet. A total of 25 UG outfits of Manipur,  under two conglomerates  (United Progressive Front {UPF} -8, Kuki National Organization {KNO}-17) are presently under Suspension of Operation with the Government. (b) & (c): Pursuant to the policy of talks, various insuregent outfits viz. nited People's Democratic Solidarity {UPDS}, Dima Halam Daogah {DHD} of Assam and Achik National Volunteer Council {ANVC} and ANVC/B of Meghalaya have signed Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the Government and dissolved themselves.  As  a  result,  a  number  of  cadres  of  insurgent  outfits  have surrendered after laying down arms and joined the mainstream of society.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI, BANSHILAL MAHTO, LAXMAN GILUWA, BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.353

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 10, 1937 (SAKA)

INCLUSION OF LANGUAGES IN EIGHTH SCHEDULE

†353.  SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  various  States  for inclusion of more languages in the eighth schedule of the Constitution;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  State  and  language-wise  request  including Chhatisgarhi, Sambalpuri/Kosali and Ho languages;

(c) whether there is no rule for inclusion of languages in the said schedule on account of which languages spoken in limited areas are included whereas the widely spoken languages are yet to be included;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard;

(e)  whether  no  rules  are  being  framed  even  after  frequent  discussions  held under calling attention and the rule 193 as well as the private Members' Bills introduced in the House for inclusion of languages in such schedule; and

(f)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  to  include  more languages in such schedule and the time by which such languages are likely to be included?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

## LS.US.Q.No.353 for 01.12.2015

(a)  &  (b):  At  present,  there  are  demands for inclusion of 38 more languages including Chhattisgarhi, Sambalpuri/Kosali and Ho in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. These are:

(1)  Angika,  (2)  Banjara,  (3)  Bazika,  (4)  Bhojpuri,  (5)  Bhoti,  (6)  Bhotia,  (7) Bundelkhandi, (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) KoK Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurukh, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu.

(c)  &  (d):  At  present,  there  is  no  established  set  of  objective  criteria  for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.

(e)  &  (f):  The  criteria  for  inclusion  of  languages  in  the  Eighth  Schedule  are being  evolved  in  consultation  with  the  concerned  Ministries/Departments  of the  Government of India. The pending representations for inclusion of  more languages  in  the  Eighth  Schedule  could  be  considered  only  after  a  set  of criteria are evolved and finally approved. As such, no time frame can be fixed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Inclusion in SC List
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## 350. INCLUSION IN SC LIST

## SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from various States including Ke include any of its community in the central list of Scheduled Caste; and
- (b) if so, the details and status thereof, State -wise including Kerala?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA )

- (a)  &  (b):  State -wise  details  of  proposals  for  inclusion  of  castes/communities  in  the Scheduled Castes (SCs) received during last year are as under: -

| State       | Castes/communities recommended for inclusion                                                    |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Bihar       | (1) Bind, (2) Mallah, (3) Nai, (4) Rajbhar, (5) Dhanuk, and                                     |
| Haryana     | (1) Aheria, Aheri, Heri, Naik, Thori, Turi, Hari, (2) Rai Dh obirajak, and (4) Banjara, Banzara |
| Kerala      | Kudumbi                                                                                         |
| Maharashtra | Kaikadi                                                                                         |
| West Bengal | Chain                                                                                           |

Government  has  approved  Modalities  in  June,  1999  as  amended  in  June,  2002  f deciding claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in the orders specifying list of Scheduled Castes (SCs). According to the said Modalities only those complete of the concerned State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations which have been a to  by  the  Registrar  G eneral  of  India  (RGI)  and  Natio nal  Commission  for  Scheduled  Castes (NCSC) are processed further for amending legislation in terms of clause(2) of Article proposals  indicated  in  table  above,  have  been  processed  in  accordance  with  the Modalities.

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 350 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2015
Lok Sabha Question No. 348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Appointment of Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: GANESH SINGH, KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) Sir, No,
- (6) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c) Presently, the Government appoints the persons to the post of Chairman and other  important  posts in various Government organizations working for the welfare of persons with disabilities a8 per their expertise and capability. In this process, persons with disabilities are considered

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 348 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2015

## Appointment of Differently Abled

348. SHRI GANESH SINGH: SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

## Wil} the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state;

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to only Differently abled persons to the post of Chairman and other  important posts in various Government organizations working for the welfare of the disabled people as well as in the Commission for persons with disabilities; appoint
- (6) if s0,the details thereof; and
- (c) ifnot; the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Football Performance
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1.12.2015

## Football Performance

347. SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the progress of work and preparations being made by the Government  ahead  of  the  FIFA  Under-17  Football  World  Cup  that  India  is hosting;
- (b)  whether  the  current  condition  of  football  stadia  being  considered  as official  venues for the  tournament  are  in  compliance  with  FIFA  standards; and
- (c) the details of the funds that have been earmarked and allocated by the Government  towards  upgradation  of  the  proposed  venues  in  compliance with FIFA's global standards and the expected date of completion?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR

## YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) & (b)   Madam,  Government  of  India  has  considered  the  proposal  of  All India Football Federation (AIFF) and supported their bid to host Under-17 FIFA World Cup in India in 2017.    AIFF have informed that six venues have been finalised in consultation with FIFA technical team and the venues are to be upgraded to  be compliant with FIFA requirements.  The venues are not yet compliant to FIFA standards and the infrastructure requirement for different venues has been indicated by FIFA to the venue owners. Based on this, the estimates  for  each  venue  have  been  finalised  by  the  venue  owners.  To monitor the progress of work in order to make the venues ready well before the  event,  the  organiser  of  the  event  namely,  AIFF  has  constituted  Local Organising  Committees  at  various  levels  consisting  of  officials  from  State Governments, FIFA, AIFF, etc.  All venues are to be ready well before the date of  the  tournament  in  2017  to  be  decided  by  FIFA  in  consultation  with  AIFF etc.

(c) Rs.95.00  crore  was  approved  by  the  Cabinet  in  2013  as  assistance  to upgradation  of  the  venues  and  the  associated  infrastructure.    In  addition, Cabinet has approved Rs.25 crores to be used as contingency for the opening and  closing  ceremonies,  in  case  the  AIFF  is  not  able  to  raise  the  amount through sponsorship, to meet the requirements prescribed by FIFA for hosting such tournaments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Smart Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.345

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01ST DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 10, 1937 (SAKA)

## SMART POLICE STATIONS

## 345. SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has allocated and released funds for the setting up of Smart Police Stations and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the cost of establishment of Smart Police Stations will be borne by  the  Union  Government  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  total cost of establishment of the same in urban, semiurban and rural areas;
- (c)  if  not,  the  details  of  distribution  of  funds  between  Union  and  State Governments;
- (d) whether the Government has received proposals from all State Governments for establishing the model Smart Police Stations and if so, the details thereof and the time fixed for establishing of the same; and
- (e) whether the Government has invited the private sector to contribute to the establishment  of  Smart  Police  Stations  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the number of proposals received till date and the criteria for selection of private players?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c):    No  Central  fund  for  setting  up  Smart  Police  Stations  has  been allocated.  As  per  concept  paper  drafted  by  BPR&D,  the  estimated  cost  of establishing  a  new  Smart/Modern  Police  Station  for  Metro  City  is  Rs.7.30 crore, for City Rs.6.74 crore, for Semi-Urban area Rs.4.56 crore and for Rural area Rs.4.02 crore.

(d) & (e):  No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 343 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Foreign Support in Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.343 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2015

Foreign Support in Sports

†343.   DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Sports Authority of India, Athletic Federation of India and International Association of Athletics Federation signed a MoU to establish an IAAF high performance academy in athletics, if so, the details thereof and the salient features thereof and the manner in

which it will help in development of sports in the country;

- (b) whether some British Companies have shown interest in skill development initiatives in India, if so, details thereof; and
- (c) whether Government is planning to send Indian youths abroad for skill development, if so, details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH

## ANSWER AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Yes, Sir.  An Expression of Intent between Sports Authority of India(SAI),  Athletic  Federation  of  India  (AFI)    and    International Association  of  Athletics  Federation  (IAAF)  has  been  signed  on 6.10.2015 for establishment of a High Performance Academy, called 'The SAI-AFI-IAAF High Performance Academy (SAIHPA)' in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, New Delhi.  The Academy will

have  a  profession  environment  and  approach  to  Athletics/Track  & Field events with the following objectives :-

-  To  provide excellent coaching,  integrated support services, education and great experience for  Athletes.
-  Create  an  environment  in  which  youth/junior  potential  elite Athletes  can  grow  with  the  SAIHPA  helping  to  shape  their careers  by  building  them  into  the  best  athletes  and  champion performers.
-  Establish  an  extremely  focused  and  professional  atmosphere  which  will  stay  with  the  Athletes  'mind  set'  and  permeate  into their future athletics and career life style.
-  Build the Athletes mental skills, confidence, focus and determination  that  will  enable  these  Athletes  reach  their  goals and compete at their best every day, and

Assist the Athletes to develop their skills to be effective leaders, including  leadership  qualities,  communication  skills,  character building and accountability.

(b) Department  of  Sports  has  not  been  approached  by  any British Company for skill development initiatives in India in the field of sports.

(c) Under  the  Scheme  of  Human  Resource  Development  in Sports (HRDS), the Ministry encourages professionals in the field of sports to exchange ideas and enhance knowledge and skills through participation  in  Seminars,  Workshops  and  Conferences  overseas and provide support for such seminars, workshops and conferences in the country. Also under NSDF, selected sportspersons are being sent abroad for coaching and improving their skill.

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