Tourism provides employment to the poorest of the poor. Gram seller earns something, auto-rickshaw driver earns something, pakoda seller earns something, and tea seller also earns something.
Even after Independence, we have had to face the poison of casteism and communalism. How long these evils will continue? Whom does it benefit?
I am confident my Hindutva face will be an asset when dealing with foreign affairs with other nations.
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 believe mutual respect for one another and cooperation should be the basis for relationships with foreign nations.
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 found that the corridors of power in Delhi were littered with lobbies of various kinds.
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.
We will explore the mysteries of science and harness the power of technology and innovation. We will realise the opportunities of the digital world. Our youth will learn more from - and with - each other.
International summits and organisations like WTO take decisions, which will bind us, and if we are not present in such summits, we may be hurt by the decisions taken.
Canada is rich in hydrocarbons and other natural resources... India's requirements and Canada's surplus are a perfect match.
India is a democracy; it is in our DNA.
It is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities.
When the party gives me a responsibility, I must do it with complete dedication. God has given me the ability, which I utilise to its optimum.
The Make in India campaign has taken off and is backed with skill development. It is going to open new vistas for employment for the youth.
I have spoken about inflation, unemployment, farmers' problems, security, etc. I keep talking about these issues. I seek answers from the Indian government.
I do take pride in saying that in spite of being in public life for so long, there is not a single case against me, not even for wrongly parking a scooter or driving on the wrong side.
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.
The alliance in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most important developments on the contemporary political scene.
I am most familiar with the Gujarati language.
