Quotes from Narendra Modi

It is our dream that by the time we celebrate the 75th year of independent India, all the slums are replaced by cemented houses.

One should play and sweat. Life shouldn't be bogged down by books.

If you have compassion for society, only then will the events of your life, sow seeds of revolution in it.

The life of Gautama Buddha illustrates the power of service, compassion and, most importantly, renunciation. He was convinced that material wealth is not the sole goal.

My struggle is to bring 'life' in 'file'.

For 60 years you gave chance to Shasaks, now I request you to give a Sevak 60 months. I say give me 60 months and we will give you a life of peace and happiness.

I know the youth of India. They are not merely asking for things. The youth wants to stand of their own feet and live a life of pride and dignity.

In my life mission is everything.. Even if i was a municipal chairman, I would have worked as hard as a CM

If sports do not hold significance in our life, we cannot nurture sportsman spirit as a "Sanskar" in our society and without such "Sanskars", the society cannot flourish!

Sports must become an indispensable and inseparable part of our social life. Competitiveness is just a by-product.

I am in fear, there is no humour left in public life because of this fear.

If I look at the definition of Hinduism, the Supreme Court of India has given a beautiful definition; it says that Hinduism is not a religion, it is actually a way of life.

It is my responsibility that I must make demonstrative efforts to reach out to every citizen of the country.

Federalism is no longer the fault line of Centre-State relations but the definition of a new partnership of Team India. Citizens now have the ease of trust, not the burden of proof and process. Businesses find an environment that is open and easy to work in.

I believe growth should be constant, sustained and inclusive. It's only meaningful if these three things are there. Otherwise they're just economic figures.

I fully understand the expectations of the state governments. Thus, I am better placed to work closely with the chief ministers.

Make in India' is a LION's step! This initiative on one hand, will increase manufacturing growth, and at the same time, will directly benefit the youth of the nation in the form of employment.

Seven years is a short time in the history of a country's democracy. But in this short time, people of Bhutan have developed faith in the institutions of democracy.

A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.

We have to build the capacity of our institutions, employees and workers. Our regulatory environment has not been encouraging to research, innovation and enterprise.

My government is working for the common man. Our priority is the poor of the country. We want good governance through a dynamic and seamless government.

I believe you never get tired by doing work. You get tired when you don't work. When you clean your house, you don't get tired; it gives you satisfaction.

So far as the government is concerned, there is only one holy book, which is the constitution of India. My government will not tolerate or accept any discrimination based on caste, creed and religion.

I have seen people wanting to devote their time & energy to nation building. All they need is an opportunity. 'MyGov' is that opportunity!