I too was naughty as a child & played pranks. The child within us has to be kept alive because that child keeps us alive.
If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, he's probably LK Advani
Mere good governance is not enough; it has to be pro-people and pro-active. Good governance is putting people at the center of development process.
We must acknowledge the importance of teachers to the society.
Cleaning up the country cannot be the sole responsibility of sweepers. Do citizens have no role in this? We have to change this mindset.
We need to give importance to skill development because this way we can end unemployment.
In China, the social network is a bit different. But I am active there too.
Mahatma Gandhi never compromised on cleanliness. He gave us freedom. We should give him a clean India.
If our country has to reach its economic goals, it cannot happen with half its population shut behind doors.
Ethics and Equity are at the core of debate of climate change. Debate has to move from Climate Change to Climate Justice.
Dignity of labour has to be our national duty; it has to be a part of our nature.
In a democracy, dynasty politics is wrong. We need to free the state and nation from it.
We have tried to remind Government servants that they are servants of the public and have restored discipline in Central Government offices. I have done a small thing, one that appears small from outside. I regularly interact with officers over tea; it is part of my working style. Philosophically, I feel that the country will progress only if we work as teams. This is the only way we can successfully develop the country.
About 800 million people in India are below the age of 35 years. Their aspirations, energy, enterprise and skills will be the force for India's economic transformation.
Now it's time for India to steer ourselves, ride the waves and decide on our direction, destination and speed.
A good government is one with many information channels, those that give real-time information.
I did not get an opportunity to die for the country, but I have got an opportunity to live for the country.
I dream of a Digital India where high-speed Digital Highways unite the Nation.
Good governance depends on ability to take responsibility by both administration as well as people.
Cleanliness & good sanitation in schools is a matter of high importance.
Social media changed my thought process and connected me to the rest of the world. And as I started connecting, the world started accepting me as I was. Nothing could be more satisfying.
I will make such a wonderful India that all Americans will stand in line to get a visa for India
It is India's responsibility to display its strength to the World through knowledge and innovations.
I want to do small things, for small people, and to make the small people big.
I believe that India is such a big country that one must do as much work as possible. So I keep doing that.
Based on my experience, I can say that India country can be freed of corruption.
Education does not mean knowledge (gyan) only, it also contains a life within it; it is not an arrangement, it is a duty. It is not merely a means of livelihood; it is the precious treasure of the noble tradition of giving, bestowing.
The media wanted me to speak since morning. But I wanted to speak to Vadodara first Vadodara has first right on me.
Innovation no longer remains a choice but has become an imperative.
Learning from experience and learning from education, both are important. Your education & values decide how you learn from your experiences.
Both teachers and students must move ahead together for the nation to progress.
There is new hope among people that this dispensation can fulfill their aspirations.
Laws are the DNA of government. They must evolve with time.
Modern science is a catalyst agent to fulfil the needs of humankind. We must ensure that it reaches to poorest of the poor.
Jobs should be offered on the basis of merit and not 'Seefarish'.
There can be no better place than India to manufacture, expand, and grow.
India is a democratic country & anyone can become a PM.
Firmly believe that terrorism, in any shape or form, is against humanity. There should be zero tolerance towards terrorism.
When approached right, citizens never fail to shoulder their responsibilities.
The importance of a journey is not measured by the distance covered, but by the destination reached.
We do not need men and women from other planets to develop India. Our people, our youth are skilled.
The path of violence has not yielded anything. Shed guns and adopt the path of peace, unity, goodwill and brotherhood.
If you are determined nothing can stop you from determining your dreams.
We should remain students for lifetime. You should be ready and yearn to learn from every moment of life. The basic elements of life need to be associated with learning. The learning process should be a part of your DNA.
Let each one of us not waste electricity at home. By doing this, we will also light a lamp in the home of a poor.
If we want to move forward, not just the Government but 125 crore Indians will have to do something.
Celebrate the birth of a girl child by planting 5 trees in your village.
A government is one that thinks and hears the voice of the poor. A government must live for the poor.
My definition of secularism is very clear. The sole religion of the Government is Nation First, the holy book is the Constitution.
Allocating budgets will not suffice. We need to make focused efforts at developing the tribal belt of Gujarat
Power is not just for TV sets and charging mobile phones. This electricity is critical to the industrial development of this area. If there is electricity, small scale industry will grow.
The quality of education today decides the tomorrow of Gujarat... Government may build schools, but the future can be built by the schools only. The key responsibility of building Gujarat's tomorrow thus lies with the schools.
Good governance needs self-discipline. Only discipline within can ensure discipline without.
Our nation is rich and our people can be rich. 2014 elections is a fight against poverty.
Anyone who believes he is bigger than the system is wrong.
Even small efforts to bring about a change in the social fabric eventually reap large fruits.
It is important how we view the youth of our nation. To simply consider them as new age voters will be a big mistake. They are the new age power.
We no longer live in a bipolar world. The world is interconnected and interdependent. You will have to connect with everybody at the same time. Even if there are two opposing countries, they will have to be friends. Now the times have changed.
Our demographic dividend must get the digital strength.
'Brand India' is built of 5 Ts - talent, tradition, tourism, trade and technology.
It is our priority to win the hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir. That could only be achieved through development and their welfare. We have a responsibility to see that people of the state are prosperous. We are not talking about Hindus or Muslims, but the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Development comes when there is integration.
With the gun you can make the earth red but if you have a plough you can make the earth green.
Our ancestors used to play with snakes, we play with mouse.
Yoga is a philosophy of discipline and meditation that transforms the spirit and makes the individual a better person in thought, action, knowledge and devotion.
We shall together open the doors of good politics and will work without indulging in political untouchability.
I dream of a Digital India where access to Information knows no barriers.
I am a small man who wants to do big things for small people.
Can we not wage a war and emerge victorious against poverty. Let us defeat poverty.
The government must nurture an eco-system where the economy is primed for growth; and growth promotes all-rounddevelopment. Where development is employment-generating ; and employment is enabled by skills. Where skills are synced with production; and production is benchmarked to quality. Where quality meets global standards; and meeting global standards drives prosperity. Most importantly, this prosperity is for the welfare of all. That is my concept ofeconomic good governance and all round development.
Parliament is for discussion. Parliament is to show dissent. Parliament is to give an argument for one's opposition, to present an argument when they support. To uphold this basic spirit of Parliament, is the responsibility of every person who values democracy. It is the responsibility of those present in the Parliament and those outside. It is the responsibility of those in power and those not in power. This is a matter of spirit and it should be followed.
I am proud to be from an ideology. Our ideology is that the Nation is bigger than party. We will live and die for the nation. Our ideology is not about aspiring for posts, it's based of sacrifice.
People say I am lucky. I am lucky indeed because what can be better luck than to have the blessings of 125 crore Indians.
I don't carry the burden of the past or the madness of the future. I live in the present.
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.
Secularism is not only in our constitution but also in our veins. We worship Mother Nature too. We believe that the world is our family.
If we have to build the nation we have to start from the villages. I will present a complete blueprint of "Sānsad Adharsh Grām Yojana" where each MP, must establish model villages in their constituencies.
This country has not been made by politicians, kings or governments. It has been made by farmers, labourers, our mothers and sisters and youth.
Each one of us has both; good and evil virtues. Those who decide to focus on the good ones succeed in life.
Unity in diversity is India's strength. There is simplicity in every Indian. There is unity in every corner of India. This is our strength.
Mind is never a problem. Mindset is
I haven't done anything wrong that I need to make up for. I am what I am in front of the world.
The more we give importance to skill development, the more competent will be our youth.
These elections won't be about the manifesto of parties, but about manifesto of the people and their dreams who want peace and prosperity.
The world used to think we are a land of snake charmers and black magic. But our youth has surprised the world with its IT [information technology] skills. I dream of a digital India.
I challenge the challenges. I like to face the problems. I don't run away from them. Whatever loss I have to face it, I face it.
We do not need ACTS but Action.
IT+IT=IT; Indian talent + Information technology = India Tomorrow
The development of a child is guaranteed in his curiosity to discover the cause behind each and every incident.
The wealth that increases by giving, That wealth is knowledge and is supreme of all possessions.
During freedom struggle, It were authors and artists who made the Nation stand with their pen, and now their pen can create an environment of renaissance when Independent India is on the path of Good Governance.
The Indian voter today is very mature. He votes in one fashion in the Lok Sabha elections, he votes in a different manner in the State Assembly elections. We have seen this. In 2014, the General Elections conincided with the Odisha Assembly elections. The same electorate gave one judgement for Odisha and another judgement for Delhi. So this country's voter is very mature and we should trust his maturity.
If you have compassion for society, only then will the events of your life, sow seeds of revolution in it.
Our demographic dividend is our strength. The youth have what it takes to engage with the latest technology.
Development must be such that it positively transforms the lives of the common people.
Information can perhaps be useful as a support-stick and help you cross the way... but if you want to find your way in the darkness, only knowledge can forge that path for you... only knowledge.
Once we decide we have to do something, we can go miles ahead.
We want to enable Start-Ups and make India no 1 in this field. Start-Up India and Stand-Up India!
For an economy to prosper, trust between the states must be established, and their individual strengths be appreciated.
While transparency reduces corruption, good governance goes beyond transparency in achieving openness. Openness means involving the stakeholders in decision-making process. Transparency is the right to information while openness is the right to participation.
If you read the biography of any great man, you will always notice two things: His mother's contribution in his progress and his teacher's contribution in his growth and development.
We, the present generation, have the responsibility to act as a trustee of the rich natural wealth for the future generations. The issue is not merely about climate change; it is about climate justice.
By getting an opportunity to serve society, we get a chance to repay our debt.
Good roads, good houses, adequate electricity, good schools or good hospitals in the village are indeed, the parameters of progress. However, in my view, 100 percent literate village is the true symbol of real progress.
As students I am sure you have several dreams. If you are determined to move ahead nothing can stop you. Our youth are talented.
Our Matru Shakti is our pride. Women empowerment is very crucial to our development.
I dream of a Digital India where knowledge is strength - and empowers the People.
Technology for me is discover, learn, evolve and implement. It combines 3Ss- speed, simplicity and service. Technology is fast, technology is simple and technology is a brilliant way to serve people. It is also a great teacher. The more we learn about technology and the more we learn through technology, the better it is.
A youthful nation like ours must leave an impact in the entire world.
Don't dream to be something but rather dream to do something great.
It' easy to find information on Google guru but that's not equal to gaining knowledge.
Religion and faith are very personal matters. So far as the government is concerned, there is only one holy book, which is the Constitution of India.
The poor is the central focus of my economic agenda. The poor should be strengthened in such a way that they get the willingness to defeat poverty. By helping the poor make ends meet while they remain in poverty is also one of the ways. I am not saying right or wrong but it's one of the ways.
I invite you all to participate in Make in India.
Hard work never brings fatigue. It brings satisfaction
Religion to me is devotion to work and devotedly working is being religious.
Technology is central to Development. It touches one and all, and is an important instrument of our national progress.
Our mission is skill development. There can be no development with a satiated system.
One should play and sweat. Life shouldn't be bogged down by books.
Sab kaa saath, sab kaa vikas. This is our mantra.
It is not that the people want a BJP government or Modi as PM. The Nation wants to teach a lesson to those who have ruined the nation.
I am a very optimistic man and only an optimistic man can bring optimism in the country.
Cyber-related risks are a global threat of bloodless war. India can work towards giving world a shield from the threat of cyber warfare.
If we want the world to be a better place to live, we have to treat it as one unit. If we want economic growth to be pervasive, we have to make people its partners. If we want the process of development to be sustainable, we have to work with the environment.
India's sex ratio is 1000 boys for 940 girls. Who creates this disparity? It isn't God. Don't fill your coffers by sacrificing the mother's womb. People feel that sons will take care of them when they are old. But I have seen aged parents in old-age homes. I have seen families where one daughter serves parents more than five sons.
Until teachers get their due it is difficult to bring about a change.
