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" If I had chosen the populist course, it would have been a breach of the trust placed in me by the people. "

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" Indians felt despondent about Indian governance. Changing that atmosphere of gloom was a very challenging task, and I faced many difficulties in rectifying the situation and bringing back confidence and hope. "

" I am most familiar with the Gujarati language. "

" Before I became a chief minister, I never thought that one day I'd be the chief minister. "

" We should pass the U.N.'s Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. At least it will clearly establish whom you view as a terrorist and whom you don't. We need to delink terrorism from religion - to isolate terrorists who use this interchange of arguments between terrorism and religion. "

" The government's job is good governance for everybody. My government will make policies; if you fit into it, come on board, or stay where you are. My job is not to spoon-feed anyone. "

" India is a democracy; it is in our DNA. "

" In a democracy, allegations will never improve situations. So, I'm against allegations, but I always welcome criticism. "

" The world has crafted a beautiful balance of collective action - common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities. "

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

" The world may be driven by the same ancient impulses. We will continue to see human struggles and successes. We will witness human glory and tragedies. "

" I have worked hard since my childhood and worked as a labourer. I put my mind and heart into it. "

" My entire childhood was steeped in poverty. For me, poverty, in a way, was the first inspiration of my life, a commitment to do something for the poor. "

" The fault lines are shifting from the boundaries of nations into the web of our societies and the streets of our cities. And, terrorism and extremism are a global force that are larger than their changing names, groups, territories and targets. "

" I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major decision. "

" I have been a firm believer in the federal structure of our country as enshrined in the Constitution. "

" The government has completed the entire process to do away with interviews for lower rank jobs. There will be no requirement of interview for Group D,C and B non-gazetted posts in central government. "

" I fully understand the expectations of the state governments. Thus, I am better placed to work closely with the chief ministers. "

" If I am judged for my work, many myths about me as an autocrat or otherwise would become clearer. I feel false propaganda will not last, and truth will ultimately prevail. "

" Some people will have to be afraid. Those who plunder the nation, deliver injustice, will have to feel scared of me. And I am not afraid of admitting this. Government cannot be so lenient that it forgives them. "

" 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. "

" Federalism is no longer the fault line of Centre-State relations but the definition of a new partnership of Team India. Citizens now have the ease of trust, not the burden of proof and process. Businesses find an environment that is open and easy to work in. "

" Canada is rich in hydrocarbons and other natural resources... India's requirements and Canada's surplus are a perfect match. "

" Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements. "

" Peace can only thrive when the climate is right. We remain open to bilateral dialogue with Pakistan on all outstanding issues in an environment free from terrorism and violence. "

" We have to build the capacity of our institutions, employees and workers. Our regulatory environment has not been encouraging to research, innovation and enterprise. "

" I like to combine visits to more than one place when I go on my international tours in order to get more done. I'm from Ahmedabad where we have a saying, 'Single-fare, double journey.' "

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