If an industrialist can sell his products anywhere in India and the world, why should a farmer not be allowed to do so?
I have been to China. I noticed that wherever you went, you could ask an ordinary citizen, and he would explain, in detail, about free markets and all the other jargon of liberalisation.
Dialogue is the essence of parliamentary politics.
Marriage is no substitute for political experience.
I am worried about development in the field of information technology, communication, etc. So you cannot say that I have become inactive.
I am very active in the co-operative movement. I am very active in agro-industrial growth. I am taking up the issues of the farmers of India. I am active in the field of education.
One should not treat investors or a person who has set up an industry and is a successful businessman as criminals in this country. I am fully aware that everybody has a right to succeed, and success should be with ethics.
During election time, I work over 21 hours. My day starts around 6 A.M., and I address meetings through the day. Between 10 P.M. and 2 A.M., I meet local leaders, where we discuss local issues and local problems.
Thackeray is an institution that cannot become irrelevant because of one election.
Empowering women leads to a more inclusive growth of society and the nation.
In the Congress, for every small thing, you have to consult the general secretaries.