Want to assure people there is no need for pessimism going by the past bad experience; country has huge potential.

We are not here to give challenges to anyone, but we will also not take challenges casually. Our defence mechanisms would be the best in the world. A secure India is the first requirement for the country to progress and achieve new heights.

My stand has always been clear that I am from Gujarat and will keep working for the state.

We have to see that all regions of India, particularly the east and west, are brought on par in development parameters.

For me, the involvement of states in our national effort is not just because of their constitutional and legal responsibilities. It is also stems from a basic management principle. The chances of success are higher when we create a sense of participation for everyone; when we give everyone a stake in success.

We shouldn't consider smaller countries insignificant. I abide by this principle.

The corridors of power in Delhi were littered with lobbies of various kinds. The task of cleaning the corridors of power (or cleaning the lobby of lobbies) was important so that the government machinery itself is improved. This process of correction and cleaning took quite some time but it will provide long-term benefits in the form of clean and fair governance.