An economy growing at 7 percent per year, can and must find the resources to improve the lives of its millions of poor.

Congress is responsible for every major change in India

It was through the private world of family that the public world of politics came alive for me: living in intimate proximity with people for whom larger questions of ideology and belief, as well as issues relating to politics and governance, were vivid daily realities.

An economy growing at 7 percent per year, can and must find the resources to improve the lives of its millions of poor.

The lifestyle of many of our colleagues has been very pompous. They conduct weddings and birthdays in such an ostentatious manner that it pains me a lot. It appears that they are making fun of our commitment to the poor.

Returning to power in northern India is very important for the Congress party. No magic wand will work. We have to make our efforts. It will be a long and difficult struggle for us.

My complaint with Dr Singh is that he sometimes does not highlight his achievements enough.