Arunachal Pradesh was with India, is with India, and will remain with India.

Prices always soar when there is a Congress government.

Terror outfits like ISIS don't believe in a plural society and diversity of faith, which reflects inherent beauty of human beings.

If Pakistan and ISI stop supporting terrorist groups, security situation in South Asia would improve significantly.

As far as Government of India is concerned, I want to make it clear that we don't just want need-based ties but to build an emotional relationship with Kashmir.

Reservation is a socio-political necessity. Hence, there is a constitutional provision for it.

Safety and security of women and children will determine the well-being and strength of our nations.

We never want to expand our borders... but I can say that our security forces and defence forces possess all the might to protect our borders.

We do not worry about how a sovereign country keeps its relations with others.

The Kashmir problem is a very old one and has been a major challenge for all governments.

I have never, ever in my life practised politics on the basis of caste, sect, or religion.

BJP's ideology doesn't permit discrimination on the basis of caste, sect, or religion. Everyone born in India is equal for us.

We never believe in divisive politics; we always work for an inclusive politics.

President or Prime Minister are not any individuals. They are an institutions in itself, and in democracy, we should ensure that the dignity of the institutions is not lowered.

Appeal for votes should not be made on basis of caste, creed, or communal. In a healthy democracy, this is not expected from any political leader.

Poverty should not just be made an issue - there is need to actually work on it.

As a matter of principle, we are opposed to destabilising a stable government, and I believe in the norms of healthy democracy.

On women empowerment, no one can challenge the BJP.

When I was the BJP president, I had fixed 33% for women in organisational posts. And BJP became the first party, not only in the country but in the world, to introduce women reservation in the organisation.

Atalji has done a lot for the country, and so has Modiji.

You cannot do politics by breaking the society into pieces or creating hatred.

Politics should be done by earning love and affection and by winning the hearts.

Kashmiris are highly talented. So many become IPS and IAS officers. Kashmiris have the potential to lead the nation.

My view is that politics should be on the basis of issues.

As far as women's security is concerned, our government is committed to the cause.

Even small challenges are big challenges for me. I take all challenges seriously. I do not differentiate between big and small challenges.

Every institution has its own dignity, and if people don't respect the dignity of those institutions, it affects the whole system.

The prime minister does not represent a particular political party; he is a representative of the whole country.

The people of Kashmir are our people, and we will do everything to ensure they are a part of the process of making India an economic superpower.

The no-first-use policy for nuclear weapons was a well thought out stand... We don't intend to reverse it.

The world over, it was believed that, down the line, India will emerge as a major economy along with U.S. and China.

Caste coalitions will disintegrate in front of good governance.

Terrorism knows no boundaries and doesn't respect nations' sovereignties.

Islamic State is not a threat for any particular country but for the entire world. India is alert about IS.

All have the right to speak, do whatever they want in democracy, but no one will be allowed to destabilise the country or create violence.

Those who are not giving up their nefarious activities even in the holy month of Ramzan, should their activities not be called unholy?

We will not make country great by creating hatred.

The common man is sick of rising prices, growing corruption, lack of jobs, and on various other counts. They know that the United Progressive Alliance government led by Dr. Manmohan Singh is not capable of delivering, and hence, they want to get rid of this government.

Civilisations which get cut off from their traditions and values do not survive for long.

When knowledge is cut off from traditional values, it becomes disastrous.

Irrespective of the tasks given to me, I have done my best to discharge my duties.

Kashmir is ours, Kashmiris are ours, and Kashmiriyat is also ours.

It is people like Chandrashekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh who should be the ideals.

If we want to make India strong, we need cooperation of every citizen and develop capability of all Indians.

Today, youths say 'Hi and Bye' even to their parents. Instead, they should touch parents' feet as a mark of respect.

We have freedom of religion in our country, yet we must guard against forcible conversions or through pecuniary enticements.

Our soldiers in Siachen are performing their duty with great courage and fortitude, even in extreme conditions and treacherous terrain.

Kashmiri children are our children... it is our duty to protect them.

There should be whole-hearted, full commitment to remove poverty - only we are doing it.

Christianity's all sects are found only in India.