I believe that without looking at each other as rivals or as competitors, in a democratic India, operating in the framework of an open economy, an open society has, I think, some significance for developing countries, not only in Asia but outside Asia.

I think whatever I've done, I hope I've earned a footnote in India's long and tortuous history.

I have always believed that the ultimate purpose of economic policies and development policy is to meet the basic needs of our people. And for that, we need a fast-expanding economy.

Because the Chinese insistence on one child, I think the proportion of older, non-working age population is going to rise sharply in China.

India has remained a full, functioning democracy.

I have always believed India is a country blessed by God with enormous entrepreneurial skills.

Our vision is not just of economic growth, but also of a growth which would improve the life of the common man.