There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.

Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own people's strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves?

Our foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy. All social welfare programmes must be implemented efficiently. Agencies involved in the delivery of services should have a strong sense of duty and work in a transparent, corruption-free, time-bound and accountable manner.

I believe economic growth should translate into the happiness and progress of all. Along with it, there should be development of art and culture, literature and education, science and technology. We have to see how to harness the many resources of India for achieving common good and for inclusive growth.

India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.

There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.

It is an ideology born out of hatred and its adherents belong to no religion, culture or civilisation.