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When I was in the PMO, Digvijaya Singh used to call me…

“When I was in the PMO, Digvijaya Singh used to call me whenever he wanted to see the PM. He used to go through me. He is under compulsion to criticise me, but I am under no compulsion to criticise him.” quote by Sanjaya Baru
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“When I was in the PMO, Digvijaya Singh used to call me whenever he wanted to see the PM. He used to go through me. He is under compulsion to criticise me, but I am under no compulsion to criticise him.”

Sanjaya Baru

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker notes that criticism can be one‑sided; he feels no obligation to criticize his counterpart.

In simple terms: Criticism isn’t always mutual.

Key Takeaway

Recognize asymmetry in political pressure.

Themes

politics power ethics communication

Mood

reflective critical

Type

political personal

When to use this quote

  • press conferences
  • parliamentary debates
  • public statements
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

accountability media dynamics personal integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates selective criticism?
  • How does power affect accountability?
A Different Perspective

The speaker’s claim may reflect personal bias rather than systemic fairness.

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