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“We are committed to peace but we will defend our borders with full might.”
“The government can build institutional infrastructure to address the paradox of floods and calamities in some parts of the country, and water scarcity in other parts.”
“Each citizen of India is a nation builder.”
“India is nature's favourite child.”
“There are so many people and organisations that work quietly and diligently for the poor and the disadvantaged. We should also work with unity and purpose to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach all sections of society.”
“Guru Nanak Dev lives in our hearts. He is our common legacy. He is the guiding light for the entire humanity.”
“The stress on the moral basis of policy and action, belief in unity and discipline, faith in a synthesis of heritage and science, and promotion of the rule of law and of education - all of it is located in a partnership between citizen and government.”
“The United Nations Award for India's efforts in the field of environment conservation has made every Indian proud.”
“We have a large Indian diaspora in Italy. India deeply appreciates Italy's recognition of their contribution to socio-economic progress.”
“Citizens do not just make up and preserve a Republic; they are its ultimate stakeholders and in fact pillars.”
“Demonetisation was a defining moment in the government's war on corruption and black money.”
“With us, the people of India, rests the real power to decide our collective future.”
“A civic-minded nation is built by civic-minded neighbourhoods, whether in our cities or our villages. Where we respect the next-door person's space, privacy and rights. Where we do not inconvenience our neighbours - while celebrating a festival or while resorting to a protest or on any other occasion.”
“Humankind is no stranger to calamitous outbreaks of diseases.”
“Sanitation and cleanliness are among the humblest of the civic virtues, and it is easy to underestimate their significance.”
“As a result of the policies of my government, black money in real estate sector has declined substantially, the prices of houses have come down and the dream of a normal middle class family for possessing their own house is being realised.”
“There is no doubt that the people of Afghanistan have suffered for a long time. Generations have been lost to terrorism. We empathise with their yearning for peace.”
“We lived in a 'kuccha' house made of mud. The thatched roof couldn't stop the water trickles during the rainy season. I, along with my brothers and sisters, used to stand in a corner and wait for the rain to stop.”
“The power to stay your hand is far greater than the power to strike with your hand and hinsa has no place in the society.”
“Government and opposition both have important roles to play. While giving expression to their political ideas, both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently.”