Our nations are so close yet such a visit took 17 years. This will change & we will strengthen India-Nepal ties.

I believe that India is such a big country that one must do as much work as possible. So I keep doing that.

People say I am lucky. I am lucky indeed because what can be better luck than to have the blessings of 125 crore Indians.

Only If there is devotion to knowledge, the 21st century will become India's century and the foundation of that will be laid by the 'Vanche Gujarat' movement.

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.

I don't look at sports as something which merely tones up the body. I look at it as a tool of education that stimulates the mind and brings in a culture of discipline.

The Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers are one team. The Cabinet Ministers and the State Ministers are another team. The Civil Servants at the Centre and the States are yet another team. This is the only way we can successfully develop India.