Rajnath Singh

“The prime minister does not represent a particular political party; he is a representative of the whole country.”

“Every institution has its own dignity, and if people don't respect the dignity of those institutions, it affects the whole system.”

“Prices always soar when there is a Congress government.”

“My view is that politics should be on the basis of issues.”

“The day corruption charges are levelled against me, I would retire and sit at home.”

“The no-first-use policy for nuclear weapons was a well thought out stand... We don't intend to reverse it.”

“Ours is a party with internal democracy. When we take a collective decision, it is not taken by a few people. It is taken only after serious analysis and wide consultations, in a true and democratic manner.”

“No one can dare cast an evil eye on India.”

“We dream of nation-building. We cannot achieve this by fomenting social divisions.”

“Politics should be done by earning love and affection and by winning the hearts.”

“Appeal for votes should not be made on basis of caste, creed, or communal. In a healthy democracy, this is not expected from any political leader.”

“We have adopted a multi-pronged strategy against the attempts to radicalise the youth of the country. On the one hand, we have successfully de-radicalised our youth, and on the other hand, our security agencies have also taken action against certain individuals for their links and association with terror organisations.”

“India always wants good, friendly relations with its neighbours and continues with its policy of not disturbing anyone. But if someone fires at us first, we will not count the retaliatory bullets.”

“Arunachal Pradesh was with India, is with India, and will remain with India.”

“If Pakistan and ISI stop supporting terrorist groups, security situation in South Asia would improve significantly.”

“In 1971, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi defeated Pakistan, and our leader, A. B. Vajpayee, who was in the Opposition, praised her, and she was credited with the military victory, similarly, why can't Prime Minister Narendra Modi be credited for the Balakot air strike?”

“We never want to expand our borders... but I can say that our security forces and defence forces possess all the might to protect our borders.”

“Kashmiri people should not get misguided by pro-Pakistani elements and remember that their future is linked to India.”

“Some people are trying to create hatred among Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Parsis by following the divide and rule trick adopted by British rulers, but they have been failed miserably.”

“Those who are not giving up their nefarious activities even in the holy month of Ramzan, should their activities not be called unholy?”