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.

Entire world comes to us, but Indians live in entire world.

The respect that I have got is not for Narendra Modi or the PM of India. It is respect for the people of India.

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

From snake - charmers, we are now a nation of mouse- charmers. Our youngsters are shaping the world with the click of a mouse with their feats in the IT sector.

Hindu philosophy was one of the greatest beneficiaries of the advent and the teachings of the Lord Buddha. I revere Buddha as a reformer of not only Hinduism but also the world, who has given all of us a new world view and vision which is critical for the survival of all of us and the entire world.

Don't dream to be something but rather dream to do something great.