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.

I am resigning my post in the parliament. I have done this because I think it is the right thing to do.

During Congress rule terrorism was countered effectively and firmly, whereas during the BJP regime terrorists were treated like guests and released in their own country.

The future of each of us is inter-connected and all of us should work together by following the path laid down by former leaders of the party for the development of the country and its brighter future.

Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky.

I suppose, mother-in-laws are frightening figures. Especially, more so for mother-in-laws to be.

I am an Indian. In fact, I feel like a foreigner when I go abroad.