We weren't lucky enough to sacrifice our lives for our country, but at least we can live for our country!

The world measures the government of a nation on the basis of its condition in its own country, on how strong their word is in their own country.

Reforms are not an end in itself. Reforms must have a concrete objective.

Parliament is for discussion. Parliament is to show dissent. Parliament is to give an argument for one's opposition, to present an argument when they support. To uphold this basic spirit of Parliament, is the responsibility of every person who values democracy. It is the responsibility of those present in the Parliament and those outside. It is the responsibility of those in power and those not in power. This is a matter of spirit and it should be followed.

There are 18,500 villages in the country where electricity is yet to reach. We want to ensure these villages are electrified within the next 1000 days.

A new institution with new design, structure, body, soul, new thinking, and direction will replace the Planning Commission. It will be one that caters to the aspirations of 21st century India.

Both teachers and students must move ahead together for the nation to progress.