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nor Ali Ahmad Jan, nor would I take
any steps against them. I will do whatever is
best in the interest of my country; and
will only take sides with that party or indivi-
dual whose aim is to render sincere service
to the country, and has the people's sym-
pathies." When some of the Indians
persisted in their demand that he should
work for the ex-King and do his best to
get back the throne for him, he would reply,
"I have the deepest feelings of sympathy
for King Amanullah Khan, and am extremely
sorry for all the calamities that by his rash
and misguided steps, he has brought upon
himself and his country, but as for his
دوباره جلوس reinstatement I cannot promise anything, as
it is not in my power to make the people
accept him as their King. The election
of a king is the right of the people them-
selves and whoever has their love and
confidence and is a true well-wisher of the
country will naturally be elected for this
سخت و صعب onerous duty."
From Bombay to Peshawar the Marshal
was everywhere received very heartily. Large
numbers of people came to the railway stations
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