"The last 60 years have seen collapse of many democracies. For a poor country, it is more difficult to sustain a democracy. From poverty, we have come to being a developing nation. Not only did we survive, we have the distinction of becoming world’s largest democracy."

“The real solution to the Ayodhya issue lies in determining what the originanl character was of the said place of worship.”

“It is a wake-up call for all of us unless we put our house in order. The people of this country are becoming restless.”

“He has embarrassed the government. By continuing as minister without portfolio he has earned himself a price for silence.”

“I have already made it clear that there is an atmosphere of complete peace in the country. This country has never been intolerant and won’t be so in the future too.”

“So the world needs other engines to carry the growth process. And in a slow down environment in the world, an economy which can grow at 8-9% like India certainly has viable shoulders to provide the support to the global economy”

“When the international prices rise, we expect the government to cut its share of profit and its revenue earnings and share the burden of the increase with the common man.”