Quotes from Narendra Modi

Coming age is the age of knowledge. However rich, poor or powerful a country be, if they want to move ahead, only knowledge can lead them to that path.

We always remember the courage of the people of Kargil! We want to make Kargil among India's most developed districts.

Politics is not a profession, it is a service. I want to keep working more for the Nation not because of the designation, but because people of India are my family.

It used to hurt me in the past years to hear people say they want to leave India. But with the experience of past few months, I can say that we have removed that gloom from the minds of the people.

Nobody wants to remain poor. Those who are poor want to move away from poverty. That is why, all our programmes must be for the poor. All our schemes must serve the poor.

We have set out to bring a difference in your lives, to bring smiles back on your face, to fulfil your dreams. We want to make such an India.

Almost 4.25 lakh toilets were built in 2.62 schools nationwide in one year; this gives self-confidence that we can do what we want.

There are 18,500 villages in the country where electricity is yet to reach. We want to ensure these villages are electrified within the next 1000 days.

I have come from outside Delhi, but I give you an assurance that the people in the Government are very capable. I want to awaken and unite that power for the welfare of nation.

If anyone thinks Indian Muslims will dance to their tune, they are delusional. Indian Muslims will live for India. They will die for India. They will not want anything bad for India.

India has always wanted friendly ties with its neighbours, there can be no debate around it. We want to live in harmony and peace.

People say I am lucky. I am lucky indeed because what can be better luck than to have the blessings of 125 crore Indians.

I'm not an ambitious person, there is no ambition in my life. I have a mission in my life. And my mission is to serve my country. And when I am working for my state, it means I am working for my country, or my nation.

If I am judged for my work, many myths about me as an autocrat or otherwise would become clearer. I feel false propaganda will not last, and truth will ultimately prevail.

I am confident my Hindutva face will be an asset when dealing with foreign affairs with other nations.

I have spoken about inflation, unemployment, farmers' problems, security, etc. I keep talking about these issues. I seek answers from the Indian government.

Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements.

We do not need men and women from other planets to develop India. Our people, our youth are skilled.

Our Matru Shakti is our pride. Women empowerment is very crucial to our development.

The provision of toilets is a minimum requirement for the dignity of our women.

Unless and until you inspire the people, you will not get results. Imposition will never give you the results. Inspiration will always give you the results.

It is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities.

We would like a stable policy framework, and whatever incentives and tax structures are there should be made known to investors upfront. There should be credibility, clarity and continuity in both policy formulation and its implementation.

We shall together open the doors of good politics and will work without indulging in political untouchability.