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" People want development, modern thinking. They want to encourage and support research in agriculture and other fields. "

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" In India, no one becomes prime minister before they are in their mid-70s. "

" Indian cricketers need more exposure, and as cricket administrators, we need to beef up the domestic circuit. Only then will fresh talent come up. "

" During election time, I work over 21 hours. My day starts around 6 A.M., and I address meetings through the day. Between 10 P.M. and 2 A.M., I meet local leaders, where we discuss local issues and local problems. "

" I was leader of the Opposition when Vajpayee was PM. We attacked policies, not personalities, neither inside or outside the House. "

" BJP is a national party which runs the central government, and if I can take a decision on the future of all these parties, I must be a capable person. I am grateful that everybody is accepting my capability. "

" One should not treat investors or a person who has set up an industry and is a successful businessman as criminals in this country. I am fully aware that everybody has a right to succeed, and success should be with ethics. "

" Our policies for increasing agricultural production and productivity have been scale neutral; that is, our policies are equally effective irrespective of the size of the holdings. "

" Women have a better understanding of social issues, and better representation gives them an opportunity to address these issues. "

" Politics is all a matter of timing. "

" Whether some may like it or not, I am still the farmer that I was born as and will continue to be one. "

" The agriculture ministry has to see that their good research percolates down to the fields through the state agricultural departments and the 70-odd state agricultural universities. "

" It is often remarked that I am very close to Mr. Modi. But when it comes to issues of national importance, I've never indulged in politics or considered whether the Prime Minister is from the opposition. "

" If my son enters politics, I will be able to guide him. He too would have learnt a lot from watching me, so he is less likely to make mistakes. "

" Globally, the highest number of irrigation projects are in India, and within the country, the highest number is in Maharashtra. "

" In agriculture, whatever you plan and execute takes 2-3 years to have an impact. "

" One has to work quietly with lot of commitment. "

" In politics one should not expect big jumps. Everything takes time. "

" I have completed 43 years in politics and have been a minister of state, chief minister, and a Cabinet minister. A person who survives so many years is bound to face some attacks. It doesn't affect me because I know the truth. "

" I didn't leave the Congress; I was expelled. "

" When I was agriculture minister, we drafted specific policies to tackle the agrarian crisis. "

" Sena under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray has failed. It is a party on the decline, and that decline started the day Maharashtra Navnirman Sena was formed. "

" Who knows controversies better than me? The controversies always chase people who are active and decision makers. "

" The Gandhi family has a tradition of being good hosts. When you call upon them, they treat you with a lot of respect. "

" I have been worried about the future of Mumbai. It is the financial capital, an economic powerhouse that earlier had the highest air traffic, high port traffic, and strong industrial and manufacturing sectors. "

" Whatever I feel, I say frankly. "

" I think criticism of good work should stop somewhere. "

" If an industrialist can sell his products anywhere in India and the world, why should a farmer not be allowed to do so? "

" I am not an expert in medical field. "

" We will primarily focus on affordable housing, water supply and transport infrastructure, as these are critical for Mumbai. Infrastructure deficit is an issue in all urban areas. "