India has now graduated from megawatts to gigawatts in terms of renewable energy production.
Even when the views are contradictory, talks are the only way forward and problems should be resolved through dialogue.
India is an independent country, we have our own policies and future. We have to think about the future of our 125 crore people. There should be no compromise on our interests. We have relations with America in the context of these fundamental points.
The world of the media has grown so big that everybody has to attach themselves with it.
The world measures the government of a nation on the basis of its condition in its own country, on how strong their word is in their own country.
Today the world has to accept what India has been saying about terrorism. India's dialogue on terrorism, the losses India has suffered due to terrorism, the losses suffered by humanity, the world is now acknowledging that.
I am of the firm belief that the nation should progress on the issue of development. And it is necessary that the country moves forward on the issue of development.
Dignity of women is our collective responsibility. There should be no compromise in this matter. There should be no erosion in the law and order situation. We have to revive the family culture in which a woman is respected and considered equal, her dignity encouraged.
Now I don't have to explain to the world about India's position. The world is unanimously appreciating India's position. And the world is seeing that Pakistan is finding it difficult to respond. If we had become an obstacle, then we would have had to explain to the world that we are not that obstacle. Now we don't have to explain to the world. The world knows our intentions. Like on the issue of terrorism, the world never bought India's theory on terrorism. They would sometime dismiss it by saying that it's your law and order problem.
Earlier the world was bi polar. Foreign policy would be centered around two super powers. India was a little late in realizing that this bi polar situation was for namesake. Now the entire world, in changed circumstances, especially in 21st century, it is more interdependent and inter connected, earlier, the foreign policy was possible between governments, but today it is not possible just between governments. Government relations are important but increasing people to people contact is equally important. There's been a shift in paradigm.
Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA. I have seen the strength of democracy. If there were no democracy then someone like me, Modi, a child born in a poor family, how would he sit here? This is the strength of democracy.
No matter at what speed I move forward, I am never satisfied.
Normally, the opposition gets more media space and even the people find it interesting to listen to voices against the government of the day.
For a government of any party, and for every one of us, even one suicide is worrisome.
In a democracy, everyone has the right to criticise the Government.
We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest.
I want to work for the poor in my country.
Long term interest of the nation should be foremost.
We have to address the issues which prevent clean cities, clean rivers, regular, uninterrupted supply of essentials like water and electricity.
Terrorism is global and can come from even remote countries.
India has always wanted friendly ties with its neighbours, there can be no debate around it. We want to live in harmony and peace.
Relations between India and America should not be seen within the limits of just Delhi and Washington. It's a much larger sphere. The good thing is that the mood of both Delhi and Washington is in harmony with this understanding. Both sides have played a role in this.
I don't live under the burden of worries. Problems and challenges are there, you can't deny that. But you must challenge the challenges and not let the challenges turn into worries.
India has seen a dream of Digital India. From latest science to latest technology, everything should be available at the tip of one's finger.
As India will complete 75 years of Independence in the year 2022, let's work towards Surajya & a nation where every section of society is developed.
