School can become a temple of learning only when the student, the guardian, and the society, in harmony, endeavor to make it a place of pursuit for education, a sadhana; where the spring of punctuality, sanctity and thirst for knowledge flows.
Narendra ModiOne thing I fail to understand in Delhi is how the same parties which as State Governments seek amendments to the Land Acquisition law, suddenly become opponents of the amendments when they are sitting in Delhi.
Narendra ModiEconomic development cannot take a nation forward on its own. We need a society and economy which complement each other. We need to take care of the poor, deprived and left behind sections of society.
Narendra ModiImportance of technology is increasing every day, we must not deprive our children of technology, if we do then it's a social crime.
Narendra ModiWe do not run government on whims of an individual, our progress is reforms driven, our reforms are policy driven and our policies are people driven.
Narendra ModiI have a vision of a Modern India. I have embarked on a huge mission to convert that vision into reality. My mantra is Development.
Narendra ModiIndia has now graduated from megawatts to gigawatts in terms of renewable energy production.
Narendra ModiThere are 18,500 villages in the country where electricity is yet to reach. We want to ensure these villages are electrified within the next 1000 days.
Narendra ModiI have come from outside Delhi, but I give you an assurance that the people in the Government are very capable. I want to awaken and unite that power for the welfare of nation.
Narendra ModiFDI is a responsibility for Indians & an opportunity for the World. My definition of FDI for the people of India is 'First Develop India'.
Narendra ModiPeople of India who work day and night, they are my inspiration. I look at them and I work even harder.
Narendra ModiSeven years is a short time in the history of a country's democracy. But in this short time, people of Bhutan have developed faith in the institutions of democracy.
Narendra ModiWhile 1857 was about 'Swaraj ki ladai', the 2014 elections would be about 'Surajya ki ladai'.
Narendra ModiWe have now reached a level where we should be even more ambitious. We should focus on more tangible mechanisms and outcomes. Make BRICS a platform of Impact.
Narendra ModiI attend many functions, go to different areas, you wouldn't have heard any political comment from me. If I go to a government function, I talk about government related topics. If I attend a Railway's function I talk about railways, if water then water, if water bodies, then water bodies. My focus is on governance.
Narendra ModiCan someone tell me, whatever we are doing, have we asked ourselves if our work has helped the poor or come to benefit the nation in any way? We should come out of the 'Why should I care' attitude and dedicate ourselves to the nation's progress.
Narendra ModiTechnology has a critical role in realizing the vision of a Digital India - the power of 125 crore connected Indians.
Narendra ModiThe budget is forward looking growth engine and will promote transparency and integrity. It is for the common people. This budget shows where we want to take India through railways. It budget aspires for better service, speed and safety. It is an effort to create modern railways contributing towards a developed India.
Narendra ModiA tourist will come drawn to its beautiful past but we need to put efforts for creating systems to make them stay here.
Narendra ModiInternational Yoga Day is a reflection of the largest knowledge based peoples' movement the world has ever seen.
Narendra ModiIn this era, I-ways are as essential as Highways...We need both Information Ways and Highways.
Narendra ModiIn my life mission is everything.. Even if i was a municipal chairman, I would have worked as hard as a CM
Narendra ModiE governance can bring minimum government and maximum governance. It is easy, effective and economic governance. It brings empowerment, equity and efficiency of the economy. It is a very useful field that can be the greatest problem solver of the people.
Narendra ModiMahatma Gandhi never compromised on cleanliness. He gave us freedom. We should give him a clean India.
Narendra ModiBharat for Bhutan and Bhutan for Bharat. The colour of our passports may be different but our thinking is the same. India stands committed to Bhutan's happiness and progress.
Narendra ModiThe poor is the central focus of my economic agenda. The poor should be strengthened in such a way that they get the willingness to defeat poverty. By helping the poor make ends meet while they remain in poverty is also one of the ways. I am not saying right or wrong but it's one of the ways.
Narendra ModiTheir thought is India is a beehive (Madhumakhi Ka Chhata) but our thought is India is our Mother (Maata). Their thought is poverty is a state of mind, our thought is that the poor are manifestation of Almighty. Their thought is to divide and rule, our thought is to integrate and do development. Their soch is Vanshvaad, our soch is Rashtravaad. They say Rajneeti is everything, we say Rashtraneeti is everything. Your thought is to save the chair, our thought is to save the nation.
Narendra ModiIf I talk about coal, people will start equating my statements with a political angle. This is not a platform for politics, I'm not making any allegations on anyone.
Narendra ModiMy focus is not merely a beautiful city, but a city that's made beautiful on the parameters of good health and cleanliness
Narendra ModiA son of a poor man is standing in front of you today. This is the strength of a democracy.
Narendra ModiIt is easy to turn a scooter, but not a train with 40 bogeys. This is such a big country, changes are constant and widespread.
Narendra ModiThere are many similarities between India and America. If you look at the last few centuries, two things come to light. America has absorbed people from around the world and there is an Indian in every part of the world. This characterizes both the societies. Indians and Americans have coexistence in their natural temperament. India and the United States of America are bound together, by history and by culture. These ties will deepen further.
Narendra ModiSpace may seem distant, but is an integral part of our daily life. It drives our modern communication and connects even the remotest family to the ordinary. India's space programme is a perfect example of our vision of Scale, Speed and Skill.
Narendra ModiReal time functioning should have the PM and the CMs of the states working in tandem. The Federal structure is important in letter and spirit, it is our strength
Narendra ModiI believe that India is such a big country that one must do as much work as possible. So I keep doing that.
Narendra ModiSanitation should not be seen as a political tool, but should only be connected to patriotism (rashtrabhakti) and commitment to public health.
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