"It became clear to me that simply caring is not enough. To drive real progress, you have to change both hearts and laws. You need both understanding and action."

"Somebody had said how only 15 paisa of the one rupee sent from the Centre reached the intended beneficiaries. The job of a leader isn't just to diagnose the disease but to treat it"

"Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality."

"People's blessings give you the power to work tirelessly. The only thing required is commitment."

"Social media is reducing social barriers. It connects people on the strength of human values, not identities."

"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."