Quotes from Anurag Thakur

As I see my responsibility as BCCI secretary, as a Parliamentarian, life of every Indian is very important to me.

I was the chairman of the IT committee of Parliament for 5 years.

Elections have been free and fair with full participation of the people, reinforcing that the ballot is mightier than the bullet.

During 2009-2014, the Budget allocation for agriculture increased by a meagre 8.5 percent. From 2014-2019, the Modi government hiked it by 38.8 percent. By opposing the passage of these historic Acts in Parliament, the Congress exposed itself.

Bank should be healthy and robust system should be there to lend more, more credit should be available and that can only happen with the financial health of the bank being right.

When opportunities are few, only hard work pays.

Sourav was a great cricketer, he performed on the field, would like to see him perform off the field as a cricket administrator.

People from all walks of life have benefited from pro-people schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

If Australia and England are finding it difficult to sell their broadcasting rights you can't blame BCCI for that.

Various economists and experts had suggested increasing government spending to fight COVID-19, to help the poor survive. On the other hand, businesses were helped so that the jobs are protected. As a result, the fiscal deficit may look slightly high.

The whole world has praised India's efforts in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. We will win this war by wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and cleanliness.

I never thought about positions. All I wanted in life was to play for the country.

My detractors must do a fact check and rather comment and criticise on my work and performance.

It is a challenge to get crowds for Test matches.

The government should spend money earned through taxes on social welfare schemes, create infrastructure and in other priority areas, whether national security or providing good quality healthcare, education or water.

From food security to housing, from job creation to healthcare, from financial inclusion to insurance - we have adopted a holistic approach towards social welfare.

The historical achievements for my constituency and welfare schemes of the Modi government has touched each and every person and reached across each and every household.

We will continue to support our sportspersons and we endeavour to make India a sporting powerhouse.

Corporate tax rate cut is a big decision and giving tax exemption of up to Rs 1.45 lakh crore in a year is not a small thing, it is a big deal.

We want your pre-field income tax returns to reach to you and we are working on it. We are also working to simplify GST returns.

If taxpayers' money goes into paying salaries and bearing expenses of Air India and other entities that require funding every year, then the government needs to evaluate if it can run them successfully or let someone else run it.

The government's approach in extending support to athletes for international competitions has undergone a transformational change.

In a free country like India, where you are free to practice any religion and pray - whether gurudwara, masjid, temple - why should anyone be forced to convert? Why should anyone be mislead or misinformed or real identity be kept and the real name be hidden.

If banks earn more profits, the employees will benefit.