India has always wanted friendly ties with its neighbours, there can be no debate around it. We want to live in harmony and peace.
Narendra ModiThe government must nurture an eco-system where the economy is primed for growth; and growth promotes all-rounddevelopment. Where development is employment-generating ; and employment is enabled by skills. Where skills are synced with production; and production is benchmarked to quality. Where quality meets global standards; and meeting global standards drives prosperity. Most importantly, this prosperity is for the welfare of all. That is my concept ofeconomic good governance and all round development.
Narendra ModiThe importance of a journey is not measured by the distance covered, but by the destination reached.
Narendra ModiThe wealth that increases by giving, That wealth is knowledge and is supreme of all possessions.
Narendra ModiBuddha is the crown jewel of the Indian nation which accepts all ways of worship of all religions. This quality of Hinduism in India was a product of many great spiritual masters chief among them was Buddha. And this is what sustains the secular character of India.
Narendra ModiOur education apparatus can't be one that produces robots. That can happen in laboratory. There has to be overall personality development.
Narendra ModiWhat is Maximum Governance, Minimum Government? It means government has no business to be in business.
Narendra Modi2014 Lok Sabha Elections is a battle between good governance agenda of the NDA versus the misgovernance and corruption of the UPA.
Narendra ModiOur nation is filled with tremendous energy of the youth. Whatever future we desire of, we must keep the youth at the centre. If we do this, we can surge ahead at an unmatchable pace!
Narendra ModiI want to ask parents, when daughters turn 11 or 14, they keep a tab on their movements. Have these parents ever asked their sons where they have been going, who they have been meeting? Rapists are somebody's sons as well! Parents must take the responsibility to ensure that their sons don't go the wrong direction.
Narendra ModiFor 60 years you gave chance to Shasaks, now I request you to give a Sevak 60 months. I say give me 60 months and we will give you a life of peace and happiness.
Narendra ModiWe weren't lucky enough to sacrifice our lives for our country, but at least we can live for our country!
Narendra ModiNational festivals should become festivals of development. Republic Day or Independence Day should not be only about unfurling the Tricolour in the state capitals. We have to make them opportunities of Lok Shikshan (Mass Education).
Narendra ModiIt is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities. I have a lot of faith in the entrepreneurial nature of our 1.25 billion people. There is a lot of capability. And I have a clear road-map to channel it.
Narendra ModiIn fact, the most important reforms are those needed, without new laws, at various levels of Government, in work practices and procedures.
Narendra ModiThere is no question in the fact that India has a global responsibility, and the coming "Gyan Yug" would see India play a pivotal role, using the strengths of its democracy and demographic dividend.
Narendra ModiI know the youth of India. They are not merely asking for things. The youth wants to stand of their own feet and live a life of pride and dignity.
Narendra ModiI have not come to Kashi to seek votes but to connect with the people and understand their problems.
Narendra ModiBodh Gaya is a land of enlightenment. Years ago, what Bodh Gaya got was Siddhartha but what Bodh Gaya gave to the world was Lord Buddha, the epitome of knowledge, peace and compassion.
Narendra ModiWe shall together open the doors of good politics and will work without indulging in political untouchability.
Narendra ModiOur space programme has overcome many hurdles. At the same time it is one of the most cost effective programmes. This should make us proud.
Narendra ModiI am happy to note that the BJP as an organization is looking to creatively harness Power of Social Media. We have to ensure our Youth stays engaged in our Democratic process. We have to make our Democratic process accessible to them. Social media is an important tool for this.
Narendra ModiIf I wanted to make over my image, I could have given 10,000 interviews in the last 10 years. I haven't done anything wrong that I need to make up for. I am what I am in front of the world.
Narendra ModiWe don't only want to make robots in universities; we want to create good humans. We can't shape a world only with the help of robots made out of technical know-how. We can't be useful to humankind if there are no sentiments in life.
Narendra ModiAlmost 4.25 lakh toilets were built in 2.62 schools nationwide in one year; this gives self-confidence that we can do what we want.
Narendra ModiIt is impossible for the nation to develop unless states develop, the process of policy planning also has to change from 'top to bottom' to 'bottom to top
Narendra ModiI will try to live up to expectations of people; will present report card to people in 2019.
Narendra ModiThe previous Governments took pride in making laws, but I am happier removing laws. Let's open the windows, let some fresh air come in.
Narendra ModiKeeping technology at the forefront, we need to further speed up our defence programme & keep pace with the world.
Narendra ModiIt is India's responsibility to display its strength to the World through knowledge and innovations.
Narendra ModiToday the situation in India is such that we should make the poor strong so that they become partners in defeating poverty.
Narendra ModiSecularism for the Congress is merely a slogan while for the BJP it is an article of faith. Secularism is about votebank politics for the Congress, while it is about 'India first' for the BJP.
Narendra ModiIndia wants to help Nepal build highways (H), information highways (I) and transways - transmission lines (T).
Narendra ModiThe 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.
Narendra ModiContrary to the prevailing notion that good governance is bad politics, in reality good governance is good politics. A government should work keeping in mind the welfare of future generations, not the next election.
Narendra ModiEducation makes life self-reliant. It inspires man to live with dignity in the society. It is the foremost requisite of a teacher to identify his own virtues. He needs to live supported by his inherent virtues-and must continue to uphold them.
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