The poor is the central focus of my economic agenda. The poor should be strengthened in such a way that they get the willingness to defeat poverty. By helping the poor make ends meet while they remain in poverty is also one of the ways. I am not saying right or wrong but it's one of the ways.

Our efforts for inclusive growth are holistic and not piecemeal; well planned and not knee jerk reactions; not for small changes but for quantum leap; making people the partners in growth not just beneficiaries; addressing the local needs by using global ideas and technology. And this is why our efforts in e-governance have been applauded the world over.

The way to end corruption is a progressive, policy driven state with proper implementation.

The beauty of e-governance is that a few keystrokes can bring smiles on a million faces.

The foreign policy is not about changing mindsets. Foreign policy is about finding the common meeting points.

One of the peculiarities of Delhi is that the term 'reform' is associated only with passing of laws in Parliament.

What is Gujarat? You and I are Gujarat, friends! If we read, Gujarat will read. Let us all read. Where there are 5.5 crore Gujaratis, that is my Gujarat and where each Gujarati reads, that is my Vanche Gujarat. Let us move forward with this fervour.