No Prime Minister in India’s history has ever expressed helplessness in facing challenges that have come up during his or her tenure. No PM has ever sought refuge in compulsions in dealing with crucial national matters. No PM has admitted to the failings of his or her Cabinet colleagues while trying to absolve himself or herself. No PM has ever tried to correct his image at the expense of his party or his coalition partners. The reason is simple: the buck stops at the PM’s office.

A PM so helpless? – Hindustan Times