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

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.

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.

The Maharashtra government is working out a package for the worst-affected villages of the state in the recent floods. But we know whenever such calamities occur; whatever we do is not enough...more has to be done.

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

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

I have issued instructions that while handling the situation in Upper Assam innocent civilians should not be harassed.