This power of democracy is a matter of pride for our country, something which we must always cherish, preserve and further strengthen.

I believe that democracy is the best guarantor for peace and cooperation among nations.

My message to the people and rulers of Pakistan is, 'As neighbours, we want peace and friendship and cooperation with you so that together we can change the face of South Asia.'

For me, power was never an attraction.

My poet's heart gives me strength to face political problems, particularly those which have a bearing on my conscience.

India has a legitimate right to becoming a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.

People want government to deliver - here and now.

The prime minister's office is not something that one enjoys.

Let me make one thing clear. I have never considered mere survival in power as any achievement, just as I have never seen coming to power as an achievement in itself.

We have given up office, but not our responsibility to serve the nation. We have lost an election, but not our determination.

Whatever understanding is reached with Pakistan has to be followed honestly, and everybody will have to rise above party politics and be actively committed to make India prosperous.

The regional parties have emerged as a strong force, and they, too, deserve a place in national politics.

Our aim should be to make India a global R&D hub.

If Advaniji did not want, I would never have been Prime Minister.

Labour reforms are not anti-worker.

I am often accused of colluding with the British during the freedom struggle. I want to ask, how?

No one can be considered untouchable on political grounds.

We used to fight with Pakistan with bombs. Now we are fighting with them on the playing ground.

Creative universities are bedrock of every developed nation's S&T strategy.