Quotes from Ram Nath Kovind

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.

The economic partnership between India and Italy is strong.

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.

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.

My government is continuously improving the GST regime keeping in view the suggestions being received from the business community.

In a democracy, nothing is more sacred than the mandate given by the people.

Each citizen of India is a nation builder.

In pursuing the cherished goal of gender justice, to mention one example, the Supreme Court of India has always been proactive and progressive.

Humankind's craving to control nature and exploit all its resources for profit can be wiped out in a stroke by an organism we cannot even see with the naked eye.

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.

India's pluralism is its greatest strength and its greatest example to the world.

My election to the position of president is the symbol of the greatness of Indian democracy.

Debate and discussions strengthen democracy but violence during protests weaken democracy.

A tradition I remember from my childhood was that when there was a wedding in any one family, the entire village shared the responsibility and contributed. Regardless of the caste or community, the bride became the daughter of not just a single family but of the entire village.

Strengthening the system and spirit of cooperative federalism, my government is taking the states along to achieve national goals.

Nature promotes mutualism. The flower nourishes the bee. The river waters quench the thirst of all living beings. And trees provide a welcoming home to so many birds and animals. There is a rhythm to this togetherness.

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.

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 are committed to peace but we will defend our borders with full might.

Demonetisation was a defining moment in the government's war on corruption and black money.

Guru Nanak Dev ji's life and teachings give a message of affection, compassion and brotherhood for the entire humanity.

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.

With the evolution of information technology, there have emerged new questions, for example, of data and privacy.

India is keen to leverage Italian technology and investment for growth and development.