I've never understood women who, because of their children, pose as victims and don't allow themselves any other activities.

The life I've had, the difficulties, the hardships, the pain I've suffered since I was a child. It's a great privilege to have led a difficult life, and many people in my generation have had this privilege - I sometimes wonder if young people today aren't deprived of the dramas that shaped us.

I am proud that I spent the whole of my life in the service of my people ... I shall continue to serve until my last breath and when I die, I can say, that every drop of my blood will invigorate India and strengthen it.

When you look at the beginning of the actual war, it's not hard to recognize that the Pakistanis were the ones to attack.

I don't care if I remain prime minister. I'm only interested in doing a good job as long as I'm capable and for as long as I don't get tired.

Let's not forget that in India the symbol of strength is a woman; the goddess Shakti.

I fall in love with anything I do and I always try to do it well.