I come from a poor family, I have seen poverty. The poor need respect, and it begins with cleanliness.

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.

The pace at which people are taking to digital technology defies our stereotypes of age, education, language and income.

I don't carry the burden of the past or the madness of the future. I live in the present.

We must ensure that technology is accessible, affordable, and adds value.

Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality.

Social media is reducing social barriers. It connects people on the strength of human values, not identities.

Hard work never brings fatigue. It brings satisfaction

An opportunity to work is good luck for me. I put my soul into it. Each such opportunity opens the gates for the next one.

Mind is never a problem. Mindset is

'Brand India' is built of 5 Ts - talent, tradition, tourism, trade and technology.

The importance of a journey is not measured by the distance covered, but by the destination reached.

Don't dream to be something but rather dream to do something great.

Good governance depends on ability to take responsibility by both administration as well as people.

Celebrate the birth of a girl child by planting 5 trees in your village.