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Assault Quote by Arun Shourie

“The bail had barely been granted and a faction of the Republican Party of India organized a function in the same hall to felicitate and honour the assailants for having successfully attacked me – a fact that, being merely in the public domain, was obviously not something the court would take note…” quote by Arun Shourie
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““The bail had barely been granted and a faction of the Republican Party of India organized a function in the same hall to felicitate and honour the assailants for having successfully attacked me – a fact that, being merely in the public domain, was obviously not something the court would take note of!””

Arun Shourie

About This Quote

Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, India, 2005

The speaker criticizes a court's inaction while a political group honors attackers, exposing hypocrisy.

In simple terms: Court ignored the attack; politicians praised it.

Key Takeaway

Demand accountability and justice.

Themes

justice politics hypocrisy

Mood

concerned determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • human rights advocacy

Key Concepts

legal system political manipulation public opinion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens hold officials accountable?
  • What reforms could prevent such hypocrisy?
A Different Perspective

Legal outcomes may be limited by politics.

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