Our diversity is not something that is on paper. It is the manifestation of our strength. It is not only our identity but also our tradition.

In order to make India prosperous, all sections and regions of the society needed to be prosperous.

The world of the media has grown so big that everybody has to attach themselves with it.

I salute the poor of our country who have deposited more than Rs 20,000 crore in Jan Dhan Bank Accounts.

Development has to result in jobs. What we need is not just more production, but mass production and production by masses.

You must think about building a 'granth-mandir' in your village. Why is your village lacking such a 'granth-mandir'? Start with 50 books...100 books.

The life of Gautama Buddha illustrates the power of service, compassion and, most importantly, renunciation. He was convinced that material wealth is not the sole goal.