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

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

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.

In the political system, we are a team; politics and bureaucracy, we are a team. The politicians, bureaucrats and the people, we are a team.

People's blessings give you the power to work tirelessly. The only thing required is commitment.

I believe mutual respect for one another and cooperation should be the basis for relationships with foreign nations.

We walk together, we move together, we think together, we resolve together, and together we take this country forward.

The diversity of India, of our civilization, is actually a thing of beauty, which is something we are extremely proud of.

A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.

The world has crafted a beautiful balance of collective action - common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities.

We should work with the principle that a work that can be done at a lower level should never be escalated to a higher level.

Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people.