The BJP is an optimistic party. Our strength and our democratic values are such that even a poor person from a backward section - like me - has been nominated as a Prime Ministerial candidate.

Do you share my belief in Swami Vivekananda's dream that India will be a Jagad Guru once again? I see no reason for India to be left behind.

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

Domains like Trade, Technology, Tourism, Talent and Tradition have the power to redefine existing paradigms.

We fought for freedom together. We had no government, no weapons to help us. We defeated such a big empire without any government, without any arms.

I have toured around for 45 years and have experience of night halt at more than 400 districts. And that's why I know the reality of this earth.

Access to governance has to be guaranteed with transparent systems that deliver responses and outcomes. The strengthening of democratic governance empowers the population to become active partners in the growth process.