Contrary to the prevailing notion that good governance is bad politics, in reality good governance is good politics. A government should work keeping in mind the welfare of future generations, not the next election.

We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest.

I too belong to an OBC caste but I have never used my community to get power

There is no question in the fact that India has a global responsibility, and the coming "Gyan Yug" would see India play a pivotal role, using the strengths of its democracy and demographic dividend.

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.

We are not here for any positions but for a responsiblity.

Convergence of technology is important. One people, one mission, one nation, this will be possible then.