There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which way to go. But for us there need be no difficulty or hesitation, no looking to right or left. Our way is straight and clear—the building up of a socialist democracy at home with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations.

Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.

We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries...I want the freedom of my country so that other countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind.

Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people.

India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.

That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives.

The preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.