Meaningful solutions to the problems of mass poverty that prevails in India I believe can only be found in the framework of an expanding economy.

India's political system also would need to be modernized.

Pakistan should be a moderate Islamic state. That it should be a prosperous country is in India's interests, and it is in the world's interests.

Those who create wealth should be shown the greatest respect.

Unity and secularism will be the motto of the government. We can't afford divisive polity in India.

All necessary steps needed to be taken to tackle terrorism will be adopted...but we will keep in mind that a particular religion or section of society does not face problems unnecessary

The essence of Hinduism is that the path may be different, but the goal is the same.