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

"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"

"We should work with the principle that a work that can be done at a lower level should never be escalated to a higher level."

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

"I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you want to grow, you must invite criticism. And I want to grow; I want to invite criticism."

"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."