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“France and Germany have the manufacturing and skill base which is useful to us. France is our dependable strategic partner.”
“Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA.”
“We will explore the mysteries of science and harness the power of technology and innovation. We will realise the opportunities of the digital world. Our youth will learn more from - and with - each other.”
“I am most familiar with the Gujarati language.”
“The progress of India is the destiny of one-sixth of humanity. And it will also mean a world more confident of its prosperity and more secure about its future.”
“We want an Afghanistan that is shaped by the dreams of the great Afghan people, not by irrational fears and overreaching ambitions of others.”
“I doubt anyone else would have travelled as extensively as I have to meet the citizens of the country.”
“I fully understand the expectations of the state governments. Thus, I am better placed to work closely with the chief ministers.”
“Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements.”
“The alliance in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most important developments on the contemporary political scene.”
“A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.”
“We should pass the U.N.'s Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. At least it will clearly establish whom you view as a terrorist and whom you don't. We need to delink terrorism from religion - to isolate terrorists who use this interchange of arguments between terrorism and religion.”
“In every walk of life, you must have leaders. An education in the spiritual world, in the labor field, in the agricultural field, we must have leaders.”
“I found that the corridors of power in Delhi were littered with lobbies of various kinds.”
“So far as the government is concerned, there is only one holy book, which is the constitution of India. My government will not tolerate or accept any discrimination based on caste, creed and religion.”
“Even after Independence, we have had to face the poison of casteism and communalism. How long these evils will continue? Whom does it benefit?”
“Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality.”
“I have worked hard since my childhood and worked as a labourer. I put my mind and heart into it.”
“The Make in India campaign has taken off and is backed with skill development. It is going to open new vistas for employment for the youth.”
“People's blessings give you the power to work tirelessly. The only thing required is commitment.”