We are for abstinence, not prohibition. Prohibition leads to many socio-legal problems. Wherever liquor has been prohibited, there is a tendency to consume through illegal means.

Over the last few decades, apart from other factors, direct or tacit prodding by the Centre has influenced Indian corporate groups' decisions on project sites... Politics cannot be separated from it.

The Kerala Police is the best law and order force and investigation agency in the country.

In our manifesto we have said that we will focus on reducing the demand for liquor through awareness campaigns. We will also make it an offense to serve liquor to anyone below the age of 23.

When disaster strikes, our prime objective is to save the maximum number of people. As the person heading the government, my duty is to provide all support to the flood-affected.

India has a national structure that accepts various languages. Nobody can dilute it.

People of Kerala will never allow divisive elements to succeed.

People should not feel that they are not Indians because they don't understand Hindi.

Our freedom fighters have struggled to oust imperial forces and establish a secular nation. It cannot be broken by the Sangh Parivar and Modi easily.

The aim of RSS is to build an axis of countries like U.S., India and Israel against China.

The Left government has been consistent in its approach to a development process that takes environment into consideration.

The Left is not a major electoral force in many states; in some, we are practically not there.

It is inappropriate to portray the central contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund as help for COVID-19 prevention.

The Congress has never taken a firm stand against communalism.

Land acquisition is a problem in Kerala because the available land is limited.

Central aid never comes in one disbursal; it comes in phases.

There's nothing wrong in our dam management and such allegations are baseless.

Different Left governments holding office before the High Court verdict of 1991 never tried to prevent the entry of menstruating women into Sabarimala. In the same way, Left governments never acted in opposition against the High Court verdict of 1991, which restricted the women entry.

The renaissance movement and social reformers have taught us that superstitious beliefs and customs should be challenged and opposed.

Modern Kerala is a product of the selfless social service of great visionaries.

Before we complete our term in office we will provide home for every family in Kerala. No one will remain homeless.

Historically, Kerala has been performing well on the social sector. Public health, education, and awareness have always been our core areas on which we built up our social infrastructure.

I should say unity and commitment are pivotal to the Kerala model.

Kerala has a history of being resilient... in a short span we had several crises - floods, Nipah, Ockhi, etc.

Kerala's inalienable strength is our excellent social infrastructure, built over a period of time.

The U.A.E. cannot be considered as any other nation as their rulers have underlined. Indians, especially Keralites, have contributed immensely in their nation building.

We know that police alone can't prevent violence. Support of political parties is imperative to maintain peace.

I must say the geographically small State of Kerala has been traditionally influencing the discourse of the country with progressive ideas and innovative programs. Its voice really transcends the physical boundaries of the State.

Those who are talking about withdrawing funds and grants to the states should understand that the Centre gets revenue from the states. They should realize that states like Kerala, get only a fraction in return, for every rupee that it pays to the Centre.

With transparency in renewables, the prices of renewables are coming down drastically.

As India becomes more tax-compliant, government revenues will improve, and we will be able to serve the poor better. We can have better roads, healthcare, education, and improve the life of farmers.

The Gujarat government knows what's in the interest of consumers. When they plan, they ensure they can save every single rupee or earn every single rupee for the state government and bring power at lowest cost to the consumer. They are tightfisted in their approach.

We can learn from all around the world. Germany, particularly, has been successful with rooftop solar generation. Other countries like Norway and Sweden have done work on it. Some of them have done offshore wind projects. So we're looking at learning from the best from all across the world. My approach is to get the best out of each one.

When a product is market driven, it should be able to pay for all its raw materials at market prices.

For me, as the Government of India, the interest of the poorest of the poorest is paramount.

The Modi government believes that the industrialist, the capitalist, has to pay for the assets of the government which belong to the people of India.

My father studied under a street light in a small town in Haryana.

I am a person always with an open mind.

24/7 power is going to happen; it is not a question of possible or impossible.

When you give a good offer, people take it.

Prime Minister Modi keeps challenging the system to keep performing better and better. He sets aggressive targets, and the whole system has to act.

People have seen the Modi government's track record, and now they believe that if we say something, it will happen.

I am a tough minister.

It's equal opportunity for all, and we don't play favourites.

Energy is not a political issue for the Modi government. It is our commitment to provide electricity to every household of the country.

I believe if we simplify the process of tariff-fixing with lesser tariff slabs and rationalise the process, it will reduce corruption, and simultaneously, it will enable supply of adequate and cheap power to the poor as well as to farmers.

Power for all includes people who are interested in getting a connection. It cannot be for people who don't want the connection. Having said that, I am confident everybody will apply for power once they are sure that they will not be short-charged.

Foreign and domestic investors will come only when they know that you have enough power.

I am a happier person living in a country which has surplus of everything rather than shortages.

We need to draw up a regime where government can be an enabler for manufacturing to compete at good quality and prices.