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The speaker is suggesting that the two political leaders are similar enough to be compared as a pair. The tone is sarcastic, implying they should sympathize with each other because of their roles in politics.
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About Abhijit Banerjee
Indian composer and lyricist
Abhijit Banerjee was an Indian composer and lyricist, known for his work in Bengali non-film songs. He wrote and composed in the Bengali music world, and his name is closely linked with the era of popular recorded songs in Bengal. He worked with singers and writers including Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey, Asha Bhosle, Pratima Bandyopadhyay, and Pulak Bandyopadhyay. He was also a close associate and assistant of Salil Chowdhury, and taught music at Bani Chakra school.
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Books by Abhijit Banerjee
Poor Economics
2011
Good Economics for Hard Times
2019