A biography for Pranab Mukherjeehasn’t been written yet.
“Our federal Constitution embodies the idea of modern India: it defines not only India but also modernity.”
“I feel that when the reforms in UN take place and the Security Council will be expanded in the permanent membership category, India will have a place, I hope so, but first it is to be expanded.”
“Indian president does not determine policy. Here President is not the policy maker. In the name of the president, the cabinet takes the policy decision.”
“The government of India and the government of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to ensure that every Kashmiri lives with dignity having equal rights and equal opportunities.”
“Trickle-down theories do not address the legitimate aspirations of the poor. We must lift those at the bottom so that poverty is erased from the dictionary of modern India.”