Narendra Modi Quotes

"Good governance with good intentions is the hallmark of our government. Implementation with integrity is our core passion."

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

"We walk together, we move together, we think together, we resolve together, and together we take this country forward."

"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."

"E-governance is easy governance, effective governance, and also economic governance. E-governance paves the way for good governance."

"For me, my secularism is, India first. I say, the philosophy of my party is 'Justice to all. Appeasement to none.' This is our secularism."

"I come from a poor family, I have seen poverty. The poor need respect, and it begins with cleanliness."

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

"I don't carry the burden of the past or the madness of the future. I live in the present."

"I have spoken about inflation, unemployment, farmers' problems, security, etc. I keep talking about these issues. I seek answers from the Indian government."

"A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character."

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

"If you call yourself a leader, then you have to be decisive. If you're decisive, then you have the chance to be a leader. These are two sides to the same coin."

"We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest."

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

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

"The progress of India is the destiny of one-sixth of humanity. And it will also mean a world more confident of its prosperity and more secure about its future."

"We want an Afghanistan that is shaped by the dreams of the great Afghan people, not by irrational fears and overreaching ambitions of others."

"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."

"The power and energy sectors are the biggest constituents of the infrastructure sector. If you ignore them, no development will happen."

"Tourism provides employment to the poorest of the poor. Gram seller earns something, auto-rickshaw driver earns something, pakoda seller earns something, and tea seller also earns something."

"We want to free our citizens from the burden of excessive paper documents in every office. We want paperless transactions. We will set up a digital locker for every citizen to store personal documents that can be shared across departments."

"It is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities."

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

"My government is working for the common man. Our priority is the poor of the country. We want good governance through a dynamic and seamless government."

"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."

"The diversity of India, of our civilization, is actually a thing of beauty, which is something we are extremely proud of."

"We must ensure that technology is accessible, affordable, and adds value."

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

"Even after Independence, we have had to face the poison of casteism and communalism. How long these evils will continue? Whom does it benefit?"