However, the treaty exists and it puts us in a different position toward the Soviet Union than the one we have toward other countries. Yes, the treaty exists. Nor does it exist on only one side. Look how w3e're situated geographically and you'll see that India is very important for the Soviet Union.

Defeats are always pitiful. Victories are always last resources.

My father was a statesman, I'm a political woman. My father was a saint. I'm not.

Being prime minister isn't the only job in life! As far as I'm concerned, I could live in a village and be satisfied.

When [my father] asked me to help him, I really didn't suspect the consequences.

For me the only point that has remained unchanged through the years is that in India there is still so much poverty.

How can anybody who is the head of a nation afford not to be a prag-matist?