The young generation of today is globally connected. They want to live in an equitable and efficient India. We have to be ready for this, and work for this.

I have a vision of a Modern India. I have embarked on a huge mission to convert that vision into reality. My mantra is Development.

With folded hands I say, give me your support & I will give Surajya.

We belong to a tradition where we treat the entire universe as our family. For me, globalisation is the manifestation of nationalisation. There is no contradiction between the two.

Good roads, good houses, adequate electricity, good schools or good hospitals in the village are indeed, the parameters of progress. However, in my view, 100 percent literate village is the true symbol of real progress.

The amount of respect with which I engage Saudi Arabia, I engage Iran with the same amount of respect. The amount of respect with which I speak to America, I speak to Russia with the same amount of respect.

I don't want to increase taxes, I just want taxes to be paid honestly.