The life of Gautama Buddha illustrates the power of service, compassion and, most importantly, renunciation. He was convinced that material wealth is not the sole goal.

Access to governance has to be guaranteed with transparent systems that deliver responses and outcomes. The strengthening of democratic governance empowers the population to become active partners in the growth process.

Good governance is not fire-fighting or crisis-management. Instead of opting for ad-hoc solutions the need of the hour is to tackle the root cause of the problems.

Normally, the opposition gets more media space and even the people find it interesting to listen to voices against the government of the day.

Let us build a SAARC satellite which we can dedicate to our neighbourhood, as a gift from India.

We have to see that all regions of India, particularly the east and west, are brought on par in development parameters.

Only those who keep walking get sweet returns... look at the sun's perseverance- dynamic & always on the move, never dormant... hence keep moving.