We need to embrace the change that digital connectivity can bring. Now, towns will come alongside places where optical fibre network is present.

Lakhs of families in the country are deprived of energy connectivity. Fruits of development will not reach the common man until energy connectivity reaches every last household of the country. In the age of globalization, we have no option but to make a quantum leap in energy production and connectivity.

I see Lord Buddha in the 21st Century across national borders, across faith systems, across political ideologies, playing the role of a bridge to promote understanding to counsel patience and to enlighten us with tolerance and empathy.

Yoga has spread harmony between man and nature. It is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

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

We need to give importance to skill development because this way we can end unemployment.

I will try to live up to expectations of people; will present report card to people in 2019.