Leadership should be among those who have no axe to grind. People should have leaders with straigthforwardness, clear conception, felling for the poor and above all, with patriotism and statesmanlike foresight. It is essential that the decision taken by the leaders must be for the interest of the majority of people. They must understand the political, economic and social conditions of the country and should never hesitate to take any stern action against any wrong. come what may. they should see that unpatriotic and anti- social elements do not get the upper hand. It is by the integrity that the leaders of a country shall be judged from time to time, not by their speeches only.

The phrase 'have no axe to grind' means-