Acharya Prashant explains that the foremost quality of a person fit for leadership is having no desire for it. A leader should not be needy of the public; one who is will only exploit them. A true leader is self-content and, before leading, must be a follower of truth and freedom. Such a person, who has no personal desire for the position, is the one truly fit to lead. When a leader's primary concern is the public rather than truth, they end up following the public's whims. To please the public, such a leader appeals to their lowest desires, creating a corrupt relationship where cheap gratification is exchanged for power. In contrast, a true leader prioritizes truth, unconcerned with public opinion, having labored in solitude to build themselves. People will follow such a leader, even if it is difficult. The speaker cites Shri Ram as the ideal king, who repeatedly renounced the throne, wealth, and power. The one who does not want power is fit to be king, while the one who craves it is like Ravana, who snatches what belongs to others. After conquering the powerful kingdom of Lanka, Shri Ram gave it to Vibhishana, demonstrating his lack of greed. He also references Plato's concept of the 'Philosopher King,' where only those who have spent decades in learning and have no interest in worldly power are deemed fit to rule. The entire purpose of the Mahabharata and the Gita was to prevent the wrong person from ascending the throne, as a corrupt ruler spoils the public. Acharya Prashant advises that a leader who is unaffected by winning or losing an election is the one to vote for. A person who speaks bitter truths even during election time is worthy of your vote, while one who only says what you want to hear is there to cause your downfall. When faced with undesirable candidates, one should not just abstain or vote for NOTA, as someone will be elected regardless. Instead, one should practice elimination: remove the worst candidate, then the next worst, and vote for the least bad among the remaining options. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the public; our representatives are a reflection of us. If the public becomes aware and discerning, political parties will be forced to improve.