Prior to the 2014 General Election, the country was passing through a phase of uncertainty. After the elections, my government assumed charge and vowed to build a New India. A New India with no place for imperfect, corrupt and inertia ridden systems.

My Government has not only enhanced the credibility and prestige of the passports held by the Indian diaspora but has also stood by them in their hour of need.

A Republic is its people.

Citizens do not just make up and preserve a Republic; they are its ultimate stakeholders and in fact pillars.

Our Constitution framers were men and women with great foresight. They understood the majesty of the rule of law, and of rule by laws.

A tradition I remember from my childhood was that when there was a wedding in any one family, the entire village shared the responsibility and contributed. Regardless of the caste or community, the bride became the daughter of not just a single family but of the entire village.

There are so many people and organisations that work quietly and diligently for the poor and the disadvantaged. We should also work with unity and purpose to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach all sections of society.

In pursuing the cherished goal of gender justice, to mention one example, the Supreme Court of India has always been proactive and progressive.

It is the duty of every parent, citizens, yours and mine to strengthen among boys the sense of respect towards women.

The pace of change and development in our country is rapid and appreciable.

My government is giving residential, health facilities to poor as poverty can be removed only by empowering them.

Debate and discussions strengthen democracy but violence during protests weaken democracy.

We the People' are the prime movers of the Republic.

With us, the people of India, rests the real power to decide our collective future.

In India, knowledge has always been considered more valuable than power, fame or riches. In our tradition, educational institutions are respected as temples of learning.

Everyone should do yoga.

From day one, the mission of my government based on transparency was to improve the lives of our citizens, to eradicate their difficulties owing to poor governance, and to make sure that the benefit of public services reach the lowest strata of the society.

We lived in a 'kuccha' house made of mud. The thatched roof couldn't stop the water trickles during the rainy season. I, along with my brothers and sisters, used to stand in a corner and wait for the rain to stop.

Each citizen of India is a nation builder.

Each one of us is a custodian of India's well-being and of the legacy that we will pass on to coming generations.

People elect their representatives from the Gram Panchayat to Parliament. They vest their will and hopes in these representatives. In turn, the people's representatives devote their lives to the service of nation.

We are committed to peace but we will defend our borders with full might.

In addition to protecting the rights of every citizen of our country, our Constitution makes the citizens of the country mindful of their duties.

Every Indian instinctively trusts a person from Kabul.

India will continue to support Afghanistan in all possible ways.

There is no doubt that the people of Afghanistan have suffered for a long time. Generations have been lost to terrorism. We empathise with their yearning for peace.

Government and opposition both have important roles to play. While giving expression to their political ideas, both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently.

The government can build physical infrastructure in the form of housing for the poorest of the poor, and availability of energy, toilets and water in every home.

India has rarely been a judgemental society... We respect each other's identity - whether born of region, language or faith; or even the absence of faith.

An election is a collective call to wisdom and a collective call to action. It represents a renewal and a recommitment to the goals and hopes of a shared and egalitarian society. It represents the diverse and yet singular urges of the people and the Republic of India. This makes the very act of voting a sacred act.

We have a large Indian diaspora in Italy. India deeply appreciates Italy's recognition of their contribution to socio-economic progress.

India is keen to leverage Italian technology and investment for growth and development.

Demonetisation was a defining moment in the government's war on corruption and black money.

While giving a clear majority to my government in 2014, the people of the country had also given a clear mandate to take strict action against corruption and black money.

My government is continuously improving the GST regime keeping in view the suggestions being received from the business community.

Vietnam and India are not just special friends; we also have a similar economic vision and approach.

Indian IT services including digital economy and fin-tech sector have much to offer to Vietnamese growth.

Guru Nanak Dev ji's life and teachings give a message of affection, compassion and brotherhood for the entire humanity.

Our diaspora has an important role in building bridges between India and the world.

We should not ignore or isolate our roots, no matter where we stay.

Nature promotes mutualism. The flower nourishes the bee. The river waters quench the thirst of all living beings. And trees provide a welcoming home to so many birds and animals. There is a rhythm to this togetherness.

The entire planet is drawn to Indian culture and soft power. The global community looks to us for solutions to international problems - whether terrorism, money laundering or climate change. In a globalised world, our responsibilities are also global.

Sanitation and cleanliness are among the humblest of the civic virtues, and it is easy to underestimate their significance.

Nature does not compartmentalise. Its instinct is integrative and holistic.

Fake news has emerged a new menace, whose purveyors proclaim themselves as journalists and taint this noble profession.

Our Constitution gave us rights as citizens of a free democratic nation, but also placed on us the responsibility to always adhere to the central tenets of our democracy - justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.

Each of us must find a way to give back to society. Each of us must choose one thing we can do to help another, less-fortunate Indian.

By using locally manufactured products, you will be able to help the small entrepreneurs in your area to a great extent.

I grew up in a mud house, in a small village.

The highest priority of my government is to remove various difficulties faced by farmers and to raise their standard of living. The schemes of my government are not only removing their hardships but also reducing the expenditure incurred by them on farming.