I am of the firm belief that the nation should progress on the issue of development. And it is necessary that the country moves forward on the issue of development.

It is a tribute to Indian democracy that a person from a poor family, an ordinary family, is today addressing the nation from the Red Fort.

Jobs should be offered on the basis of merit and not 'Seefarish'.

This century is going to be linked with the virtual world. Maybe in the days to come we will have virtual malls and digital manufacturing. Change is coming fast and we need our urban areas to keep pace with these changes.

I don't live under the burden of worries. Problems and challenges are there, you can't deny that. But you must challenge the challenges and not let the challenges turn into worries.

Let us combine 'Look East' with 'Link West' & with our global vision, we can provide a new platform for our economic structure.

Ladakh's Prakash, Paryavaran, Paryatan are a strength for both J&K and India.