“As we talk with candour, we open the doors to new possibilities and new areas of cooperation in advance in democracy, in combating terrorism, in energy and environment, science and technology and international peacekeeping.”

“The spending in science and technology need to be to increased.”

“My message to the people and rulers of Pakistan is, 'As neighbours, we want peace and friendship and cooperation with you so that together we can change the face of South Asia.'”

“It is true that of all the states in India, Nagaland has a unique history. We are sensitive to this historical fact. But this uniqueness has in no way diminished the spirit of patriotism among the Naga people.”

“Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care, political participation and advancement of one's own culture and social organisation.”

“I have a vision of India: an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want.”

“Empowering the individual means empowering the nation. And empowerment is best served through rapid economic growth with rapid social change.”

“India helped Bangladesh to achieve independence. The Bangladeshis should remain happy inside the territory of their own country.”

“If the elections are a mere fraud, why are terrorists being trained and infiltrated into India at the command of the Inter-Services Intelligence Agency of Pakistan to kill election candidates and to intimidate voters?”

“My poet's heart gives me strength to face political problems, particularly those which have a bearing on my conscience.”

“Indian democracy's greatest strength is that we have always put the nation above politics.”