Bharat for Bhutan and Bhutan for Bharat. The colour of our passports may be different but our thinking is the same. India stands committed to Bhutan's happiness and progress.

We do not need committees but we need commitment. The nation is already reeling under the burden of several committees formed in the last decade.

In foreign policy it's not necessary to have similar views to have a conversation.

I believe that solution to all problems is in development. Development is also the solution to the tension that people talk about.

The seven things that make up the rainbow of India's development are India's strong and deep rooted family system, Agriculture-Animal development, India's Matru Shakti (women power), Natural Resources (Jal, Jameen, Jungle), Youth power, Vibrant Democracy and Knowledge.

Bodh Gaya is a land of enlightenment. Years ago, what Bodh Gaya got was Siddhartha but what Bodh Gaya gave to the world was Lord Buddha, the epitome of knowledge, peace and compassion.

We have to fight terror in one voice, rising above politics. That is when the common people will feel secure.