Ram Nath Kovind

“Our country is indebted to our farmers who are our annadata, because of whose hard work we are self-reliant in foodgrain.”

“India has rarely been a judgemental society... We respect each other's identity - whether born of region, language or faith; or even the absence of faith.”

“We the People' are the prime movers of the Republic.”

“India and Vietnam are old civilizations. We have ancient cultural and spiritual connections.”

“A tradition I remember from my childhood was that when there was a wedding in any one family, the entire village shared the responsibility and contributed. Regardless of the caste or community, the bride became the daughter of not just a single family but of the entire village.”

“Nature does not compartmentalise. Its instinct is integrative and holistic.”

“By using locally manufactured products, you will be able to help the small entrepreneurs in your area to a great extent.”

“Debate and discussions strengthen democracy but violence during protests weaken democracy.”

“Strengthening the system and spirit of cooperative federalism, my government is taking the states along to achieve national goals.”

“A disciplined and morally upright nation is built by disciplined and morally upright institutions.”

“A Republic is its people.”

“Nations are not built by governments alone. The government can at best be a facilitator, and a trigger for society's innate entrepreneurial and creative instincts.”

“Everyone should do yoga.”

“Nature promotes mutualism. The flower nourishes the bee. The river waters quench the thirst of all living beings. And trees provide a welcoming home to so many birds and animals. There is a rhythm to this togetherness.”

“Prior to the 2014 General Election, the country was passing through a phase of uncertainty. After the elections, my government assumed charge and vowed to build a New India. A New India with no place for imperfect, corrupt and inertia ridden systems.”

“Fraternity and compassion are written into nature's DNA.”

“My Government has provided equitable access to benefits and facilities of its schemes for the poor people; of all religions and all regions, and has, thus, earned the trust of the people of the country.”

“India will continue to support Afghanistan in all possible ways.”

“The government can build physical infrastructure in the form of housing for the poorest of the poor, and availability of energy, toilets and water in every home.”

“Indian IT services including digital economy and fin-tech sector have much to offer to Vietnamese growth.”