All the public systems – administration, justice, education and political are designed to keep people with knowledge out. Such a system promotes mediocrity.

We are all aware that corruption is pervasive. It operates at every level. The poor may carry its greatest burden, but it is an affliction that every Indian is desperate to be rid of.

For me, the Congress party is now my life, the people of India are my life, and I will fight for the people of India and for this party

It (Congress) is a funny party. It is the largest political organization in the world but perhaps does not have a single rule or regulation. We create new rules every two minutes and then dump them. Nobody knows the rules in the party

India is the Saudi Arabia of 21st century.

I believe that a politician needs to be with people.

Politics is everywhere.. it is in your shirt.. in your pants.. everywhere.