Narendra Modi Quotes

Our nations are so close yet such a visit took 17 years. This will change & we will strengthen India-Nepal ties.

Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA. I have seen the strength of democracy. If there were no democracy then someone like me, Modi, a child born in a poor family, how would he sit here? This is the strength of democracy.

My experience in Gujarat shows that howsoever big a problem might be, it is not insurmountable if we have the will to act.

India is an independent country, we have our own policies and future. We have to think about the future of our 125 crore people. There should be no compromise on our interests. We have relations with America in the context of these fundamental points.

Small acts can drive reforms. What appears minor can actually be vital and fundamental. Generating 20,000 MW of power attracts a lot of attention. That is important. At the same time, 20,000 MW of power can be saved through a people's movement for energy efficiency. The second is more difficult but is as important as the first. Small indeed, is beautiful.

Modi winning or not winning is not important. I can go home tomorrow & open a tea stall but the nation must not suffer.

The government would devote all its effort to empower the poor and give them strength to fight poverty. Skill development would be accompanied by the spirit of Shrameva Jayate.

By saying Make in India, we are not only inviting companies for cost-effective manufacturing, but also giving them an opportunity of a large market for their products.

Countries and world leaders have changed their perspective towards India. This is the biggest benefit.

From my experience of having served for 3000 days, I can say that anything can be achieved.

Some people like to remain in 'Nirasha'. And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people.

Congress' dynastic politics has shattered the hopes & aspirations of people. Congress hides behind the veil of secularism whenever its governance falters and its misconduct is exposed. This will no longer go unchallenged. The younger generation will not accept these actions of Congress!

Education does not mean knowledge (gyan) only, it also contains a life within it; it is not an arrangement, it is a duty. It is not merely a means of livelihood; it is the precious treasure of the noble tradition of giving, bestowing.

Government not just for a few, it belongs to the common people.

The spread of yoga is the symbol of a changing world. It represents a world where knowledge flows, without restriction of country, creed or class. It represents a world where people come together across boundaries, for causes and concerns that unite the planet.

I am an apolitical Prime Minister. Apart from elections, I don't get involved into politics ever.

From experience I can say that we can make our nation corruption free. Only promises won't help...Irade Nek Hone Chahiye.

Any criminal act against any individual or institution in India is to be condemned. The attackers must be strongly punished as per law. I have said this before and I say it again: any discrimination or violence against any community will not be tolerated. My position on this is very clear: Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas. We stand for every one of the 1.25 billion Indians regardless or caste or creed and we will work for the progress of every one of them.

I want to do small things, for small people, and to make the small people big.

Convergence of technology and the judicial system is the need-of-the-hour. We need to go digital and adopt online analysis of legal cases. Dissemination of legal knowledge to the common man will also a go a long way in improving the law and order situation in the country.

You can't view inflation as a perception issue. Price rise should be seen as a reality. What is available for a consumer should be seen for what it is. There should never be an attempt to view price rise as a perception issue as a means of escaping the reality of price rise.

The world does not run on the number of certificates one has, but on the skills our hands have. Let the youth dream big and aim for the sky. The work of a government should be to open doors.

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.

For you I am neither the PM or CM. Our bond is a bond of affection and I am your sevak.

My concern is the holistic development of society. No one should go back, everyone must move forward. Enough time has been spent going backwards; now let us pledge to stride ahead, whether it's in education, health, agriculture or education of our daughters. This Government belongs to the poor. It is to support the destitute.

The 2014 elections are not about winning or losing, but of ensuring a bright future for India. It is about sowing the seeds for a 'Bhavya' and a 'Divya Bharat'.

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.

A teacher says "I am sowing the seeds of revolution." At that time we cannot imagine how powerful the teacher is, but he certainly derives joy by fulfilling his duty.

We do not need ACTS but Action.

There is no reason to be disappointed. India will progress very fast and the skills of our youth will take India ahead.

We are bringing technology into governance in a very big way. This is making governance easy, effective, economic and transparent.

In this land of the Ganga (Varanasi), there was education of culture. But, more importantly, there was a culture of education.

Harnessing e-governance moves the access to governance from long queues at offices to any internet point. In Gujarat, our UN awarded widely acclaimed SWAGAT e-governance system ensures that long-term grievances are resolved through use of online applications and video-conferencing across all district and block offices.

Dignity of labour has to be our national duty; it has to be a part of our nature.

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

At G-20 summit, I worked with US and other countries to bring black money back.

It is a golden chapter in the history of India's maritime security. May INS Vikramaditya, imbibe the radiance of the sun and confidence of victory in each one of us.

Infrastructure should not only be about Highways but also about Information Highways! The way ahead lies in creating optical fibre networks.

I'm confident that it is with the strength of the poor that India will move forward.

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

Any criminal act against any individual or institution in India is to be condemned. The attackers must be strongly punished as per law.

The young generation of today is globally connected. They want to live in an equitable and efficient India. We have to be ready for this, and work for this.

Skill development, speed and scale are the 3 important aspects that are relevant to the present-day growth and development module.

I assure the ex servicemen that One Rank One Pension has been accepted in principle but it is in talks. We want to get a solution which is acceptable to all. Discussions have come to the final leg, we hope for a positive result.

This country has not been made by politicians, kings or governments. It has been made by farmers, labourers, our mothers and sisters and youth.

For an economy to prosper, trust between the states must be established, and their individual strengths be appreciated.

Coming age is the age of knowledge. However rich, poor or powerful a country be, if they want to move ahead, only knowledge can lead them to that path.

NDA not only stands for National Democratic Alliance but is also the National Development Alliance.