Assertion:
During polling season, new roads are constructed, there is twenty-four hours of power supply, good supply of water, and many other facilities are provided to the people.
RI. Political leaders want to be in the good books of the people.
RII. Polling season that is the right time to convert black money to white money in the name of party funds for the industries.
Answer: A
RI : The opinion of the political leaders is to create a good impression in the minds of people (to be in the good books of people) hence, they provide the facilities as mentioned in the *Assertion*. Thus, RI is a strong reason.
RII : This is not valid, as the money spent on such activities belongs to the government.