"The flow of Ganga adds momentum to the economic pace of the country. Bhagirath brought down the river Ganga for us, but to save it, we need crores of Bhagiraths. Cleaning Ganga cannot be successful without 'Jan Bhagidari'. We all will have to become agents of change to achieve cleanliness."

"I salute the poor of our country who have deposited more than Rs 20,000 crore in Jan Dhan Bank Accounts"

"Our "Make in India" initiative is not intended for only manufacturing for the domestic market or import substitution. It is as much about making world-class products and services for the whole globe."

"Maritime sector not only creates and facilitates economic activities; it also connects countries and civilisations.""

"India's openness to new ideas is manifest in the Rig Veda: ??? ?????? ?????? ????? ??????? Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides."

"Afghanistan's success is a deeply held hope and desire of every Indian. It comes from the love and admiration for Afghans in our hearts. We want to see your democracy strike deep roots; your people unite; and your economy prosper."

"A year ago, a nation of 1.25 billion people voted for change and progress in the largest democratic election in human history. We are conscious that our challenges are vast across India's immense social and economic diversity but we draw confidence from the unity of our nation. Even more, we get our energy from the aspirations of a young India, with 800 million youth under the age of 35 years."

"My development parameter is very simple. It is about how the poorest of the poor can benefit from development. The poor is the central focus of my economic agenda. The poor should be strengthened in such a way that they get the willingness to defeat poverty."

"Before (the NDA) came to power, there was an atmosphere of despair. Newspapers were filled with news of corruption. People had lost hope. But we changed the situation. And today, after two more years of our Government, I can say with certainty that there is hope not just in the people of this country, the trust of entire world has grown in India."

"Its important to create an atmosphere where everybody can contribute. The energy of 125 crore Indians will take the nation ahead."

"Kids are the biggest brand ambassadors of Swachh Bharat initiative"

"Entire world today is keen to engage with India. And, our diaspora can play a major role in furthering the country's bond with the world. At the same time, it is also necessary for us to connect and strengthen our bond with the diaspora."

"India is located at Asia's crossroads. And, we will assume our responsibility to build an inter-connected Asia. Asia of rivalries will hold us back. Asia of unity will shape the world."

"Our Jawans have the full freedom to do as they deem appropriate. They have been answering and will continue to answer in an appropriate language. We are very proud of our Jawans for their courage."

"Economic growth cannot only be restricted to a few cities and a few citizens. Development has to be all-round and all-inclusive."

"Our Divyang sisters and brothers want to lead life with pride, they want to do well. With Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan we are focusing on areas where we may not have devoted much attention before."

"The UDAY scheme in the power sector has permanently changed the incentive structure for State Governments. Ambitious operational targets are backed by credible incentives to perform."

"Dignity of labour has to be our national duty; it has to be a part of our nature"

"We should not view our diaspora only in terms of 'Sankhya' but let us see them as 'Shakti'. In doing so, we can solve our problem of Brain Drain by converting it into Brain Gain."

"It is our dream that by the time we celebrate the 75th year of independent India, all the slums are replaced by cemented houses."

"I have a vision of a Modern India. I have embarked on a huge mission to convert that vision into reality. My mantra is Development."

"Development has to be achieved collectively and it has to be quick paced and inclusive."

"Yoga is a philosophy of discipline and meditation that transforms the spirit and makes the individual a better person in thought, action, knowledge and devotion."

"In 1857, the aadivasis of Dahod presented most challenging situations for the British in the region. As we mark the 70th freedom year, I bow down to the countless aadivasis and freedom fighters for their sacrifices."

"I did not make any big speeches but acted upon working against corruption"

"Cleanliness drive is something that has touched every Indian"

"What is Maximum Governance, Minimum Government? It means government has no business to be in business."

"The future belongs to social media. It is egalitarian and inclusive. Social media is not about any country, any language, any colour, any community but it is about human values and that is the underlying link binding humanity."

"The world is seeing India with a ray of hope and our diaspora can play a crucial role in further spreading it. The Indian community does not settle abroad to enter into politics or take a seat in the global politics. Wherever they go, they think and act towards benefit of the society."

"I contested elections on the issue of development. It's my conviction, it's my commitment. Youngsters of the country believe in development. And it is development that is the solution to all the problems."

"This nation, our Government, our systems - they are all for the poor. Our aim is to empower the poor to fight poverty."

"India will develop when our villages prosper. By improving the economy of villages we can power our country's growth."

"Time for phrases like 'Hota Hai-Chalta Hai' is now a matter of past. India is growing rapidly and the world has high expectations from us. We cannot let this opportunity go."

"The blood, sweat and tears of our people are mixed into this earth and have formed between us an eternal bond, written into the soil of this land...Bonds that remind us of ancient links between this region and India."

"The life of Gautama Buddha illustrates the power of service, compassion and, most importantly, renunciation. He was convinced that material wealth is not the sole goal."

"I see Lord Buddha in the 21st Century across national borders, across faith systems, across political ideologies, playing the role of a bridge to promote understanding to counsel patience and to enlighten us with tolerance and empathy."

"Our nations (India and USA) may have been shaped by differing histories, cultures, and faiths. Yet, our belief in democracy for our nations and liberty for our countrymen is common. The idea that all citizens are created equal is a central pillar of the American constitution. Our founding fathers too shared the same belief and sought individual liberty for every citizen of India."

"Our aadivasi sisters and brothers have played a paramount role in the freedom struggle. For hundreds of years, people across villages of the country kept alive the flame of sacrifices for attaining independence. They left no stone unturned in helping India attain freedom."

"Politics can be done by keeping the poor poor. But freedom from poverty can only come by empowerment. We are empowering the poor to end poverty. When the poor are empowered, they become competent to alleviate poverty"

"We have taken decisive steps to curb corruption. We removed discretion in allocation of key resources and moved to transparent auctions of mines, spectrum and FM radio licenses. We have plugged leakages through DBT."

"The poisons of casteism and communal vote banks have caused enough damage to our country. The biggest obstacle to strengthening our democracy is vote bank politics. There was no atmosphere of vote bank politics in last general elections. There was the atmosphere of development politics."

"We are the people who believe in Vasudeva Kutumbakam...we want the world to move ahead with peace and prosperity."

"Terrorism is most serious challenge to open & pluralistic societies.Combating it requires collective effort. We need to target not only the terrorists, but also their entire supporting ecosystem. Our strongest action should be reserved for those state actors who employ terrorism as an instrument of State Policy."

"People say I am lucky. I am lucky indeed because what can be better luck than to have the blessings of 125 crore Indians?"

"India is undergoing a profound social and economic change. A billion of its citizens are already politically empowered. My dream is to economically empower them through many social and economic transformations."

"A nation with a strong defence industry will not only be more secure. It will also reap rich economic benefits - it can boost investment, expand manufacturing, support enterprise, raise the technology level and increase economic growth in the country."

"Reverence for nature is part of our shared heritage. Combating climate change is in our enlightened self-interest."

"Jan Bhagidari is the biggest asset of a democracy. We are increasing it through MyGov, letters from citizens, Mann Ki Baat and other initiatives"

"First, we need to focus government on the things that are required of the State. Second, we need to achieve competence in government so that the State delivers on the things it sets out to do."

"International Yoga Day is a reflection of the largest knowledge based peoples' movement the world has ever seen."