We have set out to bring a difference in your lives, to bring smiles back on your face, to fulfil your dreams. We want to make such an India.

My experience in Gujarat shows that howsoever big a problem might be, it is not insurmountable if we have the will to act.

Economic development cannot take a nation forward on its own. We need a society and economy which complement each other. We need to take care of the poor, deprived and left behind sections of society.

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.

In this land of the Ganga (Varanasi), there was education of culture. But, more importantly, there was a culture of education.

It takes time to change established mindset. It is a difficult task. But we have five years. This is not about Modi... Modi is only one of its 1.2 billion people... This is a people's task.

I might live miles away from you, but I do understand you issues.