We have freedom of religion in our country, yet we must guard against forcible conversions or through pecuniary enticements.
— Rajnath Singh
Even small challenges are big challenges for me. I take all challenges seriously. I do not differentiate between big and small challenges.
My view is that politics should be on the basis of issues.
Politics should be done by earning love and affection and by winning the hearts.
Atalji has done a lot for the country, and so has Modiji.
As a matter of principle, we are opposed to destabilising a stable government, and I believe in the norms of healthy democracy.
There should be whole-hearted, full commitment to remove poverty - only we are doing it.
Appeal for votes should not be made on basis of caste, creed, or communal. In a healthy democracy, this is not expected from any political leader.
We never believe in divisive politics; we always work for an inclusive politics.
The Kashmir problem is a very old one and has been a major challenge for all governments.
We do not worry about how a sovereign country keeps its relations with others.
In our effort to tackle terrorism, we should look into all possible avenues of cyber-crime, its linkages with the terrorist world, and how these could be dealt with.
Safety and security of women and children will determine the well-being and strength of our nations.
As far as Government of India is concerned, I want to make it clear that we don't just want need-based ties but to build an emotional relationship with Kashmir.
If Pakistan and ISI stop supporting terrorist groups, security situation in South Asia would improve significantly.
Terror outfits like ISIS don't believe in a plural society and diversity of faith, which reflects inherent beauty of human beings.
Prices always soar when there is a Congress government.
The prime minister does not represent a particular political party; he is a representative of the whole country.
As far as women's security is concerned, our government is committed to the cause.
Kashmiris are highly talented. So many become IPS and IAS officers. Kashmiris have the potential to lead the nation.
You cannot do politics by breaking the society into pieces or creating hatred.
When I was the BJP president, I had fixed 33% for women in organisational posts. And BJP became the first party, not only in the country but in the world, to introduce women reservation in the organisation.
The people of Kashmir are our people, and we will do everything to ensure they are a part of the process of making India an economic superpower.
Poverty should not just be made an issue - there is need to actually work on it.
President or Prime Minister are not any individuals. They are an institutions in itself, and in democracy, we should ensure that the dignity of the institutions is not lowered.
BJP's ideology doesn't permit discrimination on the basis of caste, sect, or religion. Everyone born in India is equal for us.
The no-first-use policy for nuclear weapons was a well thought out stand... We don't intend to reverse it.
No one can dare cast an evil eye on India.
We must have the approach of 'zero tolerance' against any type of terrorism.
Reservation is a socio-political necessity. Hence, there is a constitutional provision for it.
It is people like Chandrashekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh who should be the ideals.
Terrorism knows no boundaries and doesn't respect nations' sovereignties.
Inter Services Intelligence-aided sleeper modules within the country are more dangerous than a nuclear bomb.
Arunachal Pradesh was with India, is with India, and will remain with India.
Every institution has its own dignity, and if people don't respect the dignity of those institutions, it affects the whole system.
We have not let injustice to be done to anyone. We have been following the policy of 'justice to all, appeasement of none.'
Caste coalitions will disintegrate in front of good governance.
Kashmiri children are our children... it is our duty to protect them.
On women empowerment, no one can challenge the BJP.
We are very clear that we will go to any lengths for the sake of protecting our national pride.
If we want to make India strong, we need cooperation of every citizen and develop capability of all Indians.
We dream of nation-building. We cannot achieve this by fomenting social divisions.
I have never, ever in my life practised politics on the basis of caste, sect, or religion.
We will not make country great by creating hatred.
We never want to expand our borders... but I can say that our security forces and defence forces possess all the might to protect our borders.
If we are to rid ourselves of terrorism, we will have to genuinely believe that attempts to distinguish between 'good' and 'bad' terrorists are misleading.
'Secularism' is the most misused word in the country. Its misuse should come to an end.
Film stars and players can be sources of entertainment but never ideals.
Pakistan and its associates find it difficult to understand that there are no 'good terrorists and bad terrorists.'
It is shameful that the working committee of United Nation Security Council has raised serious question on India's ability to fight against terrorism, and the government should take note of it.
