We should not ignore or isolate our roots, no matter where we stay.
— Ram Nath Kovind
Guru Nanak Dev lives in our hearts. He is our common legacy. He is the guiding light for the entire humanity.
India and Vietnam are old civilizations. We have ancient cultural and spiritual connections.
While giving a clear majority to my government in 2014, the people of the country had also given a clear mandate to take strict action against corruption and black money.
The economic partnership between India and Italy is strong.
The dominance of daughters in the country has started rising. This is a good social change.
India's pluralism is its greatest strength and its greatest example to the world.
India's history and destiny, India's legacy and future, are a function of coexistence and conciliation, of reform and reconciliation.
The government can build physical infrastructure in the form of housing for the poorest of the poor, and availability of energy, toilets and water in every home.
Our Constitution gave us rights as citizens of a free democratic nation, but also placed on us the responsibility to always adhere to the central tenets of our democracy - justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
We stand with the government and people of Afghanistan in their quest for peace, stability and prosperity.
Every Indian instinctively trusts a person from Kabul.
In a democracy, nothing is more sacred than the mandate given by the people.
We are committed to peace but we will defend our borders with full might.
Each one of us is a custodian of India's well-being and of the legacy that we will pass on to coming generations.
We lived in a 'kuccha' house made of mud. The thatched roof couldn't stop the water trickles during the rainy season. I, along with my brothers and sisters, used to stand in a corner and wait for the rain to stop.
In India, knowledge has always been considered more valuable than power, fame or riches. In our tradition, educational institutions are respected as temples of learning.
Our diaspora has an important role in building bridges between India and the world.
Frequent elections not only entail more burden on human resources, imposition of model code also impedes the development process.
Vietnam and India are not just special friends; we also have a similar economic vision and approach.
As a result of the policies of my government, black money in real estate sector has declined substantially, the prices of houses have come down and the dream of a normal middle class family for possessing their own house is being realised.
India is keen to leverage Italian technology and investment for growth and development.
Fake news has emerged a new menace, whose purveyors proclaim themselves as journalists and taint this noble profession.
Who the voter chooses to vote for is up to him or her, I would only request all eligible voters to go out and vote.
India has rarely been a judgemental society... We respect each other's identity - whether born of region, language or faith; or even the absence of faith.
India is proud of the achievements of ISRO.
The issues of environment, health and education should be taken up vigorously.
There is no doubt that the people of Afghanistan have suffered for a long time. Generations have been lost to terrorism. We empathise with their yearning for peace.
Our country is indebted to our farmers who are our annadata, because of whose hard work we are self-reliant in foodgrain.
In addition to protecting the rights of every citizen of our country, our Constitution makes the citizens of the country mindful of their duties.
The entire planet is drawn to Indian culture and soft power. The global community looks to us for solutions to international problems - whether terrorism, money laundering or climate change. In a globalised world, our responsibilities are also global.
Each citizen of India is a nation builder.
From day one, the mission of my government based on transparency was to improve the lives of our citizens, to eradicate their difficulties owing to poor governance, and to make sure that the benefit of public services reach the lowest strata of the society.
I have nothing but unreserved praise for our armed forces, paramilitary and internal security forces. Their sacrifices to preserve the integrity and unity of our country present a saga of unparalleled courage and discipline.
Guru Nanak Dev ji's life and teachings give a message of affection, compassion and brotherhood for the entire humanity.
Indian IT services including digital economy and fin-tech sector have much to offer to Vietnamese growth.
My government is continuously improving the GST regime keeping in view the suggestions being received from the business community.
Demonetisation was a defining moment in the government's war on corruption and black money.
We have a large Indian diaspora in Italy. India deeply appreciates Italy's recognition of their contribution to socio-economic progress.
By using locally manufactured products, you will be able to help the small entrepreneurs in your area to a great extent.
An election is a collective call to wisdom and a collective call to action. It represents a renewal and a recommitment to the goals and hopes of a shared and egalitarian society. It represents the diverse and yet singular urges of the people and the Republic of India. This makes the very act of voting a sacred act.
The government can build institutional infrastructure to address the paradox of floods and calamities in some parts of the country, and water scarcity in other parts.
Government and opposition both have important roles to play. While giving expression to their political ideas, both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently.
Students and teachers should be sensitive towards the themes of empowerment of the marginalised.
India will continue to support Afghanistan in all possible ways.
My Government has provided equitable access to benefits and facilities of its schemes for the poor people; of all religions and all regions, and has, thus, earned the trust of the people of the country.
The resilience, tenacity and zeal of our valiant air warriors is a source of pride for every Indian.
People elect their representatives from the Gram Panchayat to Parliament. They vest their will and hopes in these representatives. In turn, the people's representatives devote their lives to the service of nation.
Our Constitution provides the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and it also enjoins upon citizens the duty to safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
Everyone should do yoga.
