Before I became a chief minister, I never thought that one day I'd be the chief minister.

I am confident my Hindutva face will be an asset when dealing with foreign affairs with other nations.

I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major decision.

France and Germany have the manufacturing and skill base which is useful to us. France is our dependable strategic partner.

It is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities.

I am most familiar with the Gujarati language.

It is my responsibility that I must make demonstrative efforts to reach out to every citizen of the country.

The Make in India campaign has taken off and is backed with skill development. It is going to open new vistas for employment for the youth.

I doubt anyone else would have travelled as extensively as I have to meet the citizens of the country.

We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest.

In a democracy, allegations will never improve situations. So, I'm against allegations, but I always welcome criticism.

I'm committed to the people of Gujarat. I will devote each and every moment to serve my people of Gujarat.

I found that the corridors of power in Delhi were littered with lobbies of various kinds.

I can say that out of 365 days, I manage to do yoga on at least 300 days.

I am the son of a freedom fighter, and a son of a freedom fighter automatically imbibes the value of democracy.

Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA.

I have worked hard since my childhood and worked as a labourer. I put my mind and heart into it.

If I had chosen the populist course, it would have been a breach of the trust placed in me by the people.

I draw pleasure in governance, in doing new things and bringing people together. That pleasure is all I need from life.