A biography for Narendra Modihasn’t been written yet.
“I don't carry the burden of the past or the madness of the future. I live in the present.”
“We must ensure that technology is accessible, affordable, and adds value.”
“Nobody is above the law. Imagine if there allegations against Modi and he is the Prime Minister. Should the case not be pursued just because he has become the PM. It should not be so that it should be stopped. I am not above the law.”
“I come from a poor family, I have seen poverty. The poor need respect, and it begins with cleanliness.”
“Peace can only thrive when the climate is right. We remain open to bilateral dialogue with Pakistan on all outstanding issues in an environment free from terrorism and violence.”
“I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major decision.”
“I'm not an ambitious person, there is no ambition in my life. I have a mission in my life. And my mission is to serve my country. And when I am working for my state, it means I am working for my country, or my nation.”
“India is a democracy; it is in our DNA.”
“From my intimate discussions with President Obama, it is evident that India figures significantly in American geo-political, economic and strategic thinking. India is the largest democracy in the world.”
“In order to fulfill the aspirations of masses, we have to sharpen the tool called the government machinery: we have to make it keen, more dynamic, and it is in this direction that we are working.”
“Canada is rich in hydrocarbons and other natural resources... India's requirements and Canada's surplus are a perfect match.”
“In a democracy, allegations will never improve situations. So, I'm against allegations, but I always welcome criticism.”
“I believe mutual respect for one another and cooperation should be the basis for relationships with foreign nations.”
“If I am judged for my work, many myths about me as an autocrat or otherwise would become clearer. I feel false propaganda will not last, and truth will ultimately prevail.”
“The government has completed the entire process to do away with interviews for lower rank jobs. There will be no requirement of interview for Group D,C and B non-gazetted posts in central government.”
“Gujarat is the fourth state in the world where we have a separate climate-change department.”
“We should not look at terrorism from the nameplates - which group they belong to, what is their geographical location, who are the victims. These individual groups or names will keep changing.”
“We have to build the capacity of our institutions, employees and workers. Our regulatory environment has not been encouraging to research, innovation and enterprise.”
“I'm committed to the people of Gujarat. I will devote each and every moment to serve my people of Gujarat.”
“India does not need to become anything else. India must become only India. This is a country that once upon a time was called the golden bird.”