During freedom struggle, It were authors and artists who made the Nation stand with their pen, and now their pen can create an environment of renaissance when Independent India is on the path of Good Governance.

I dream of a society that is continuously creating knowledge, where each individual is a part of this creation, where youngsters can pursue courses with freedom of choice, where technology is used for universal access of education and yet the importance of the Guru is retained.

We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest. Just because we are a large country, we cannot be arrogant and think that we can ignore others. We live in a different era. Terrorism is global and can come from even remote countries. International summits and organizations like WTO take decisions which will bind us and if we are not present in such summits, we may be hurt by the decisions taken.

Truth, Peace and Non-violence form the central tenets of the 'Idea of India'!

When I see the poor in India, it reminds me of the work that I have to do for them.

India seeks friendly relations but without compromising on its interests.

The India-Nepal border should not be a barrier but a bridge which helps bring prosperity to both sides.