Pranab Mukherjee quotes - page 2

India is a land of plenty inhibited by poverty; India has an enthralling, uplifting civilization that sparkles not only in our magnificent art, but also in the enormous creativity and humanity of our daily life in city and village. (Pranab Mukherjee)
The young people of India will build a strong and powerful nation, a nation that is politically mature and economically strong, a nation whose people enjoy both a high quality of life as well as justice. View quote
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Our federal Constitution embodies the idea of modern India: it defines not only India but also modernity. View quote
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As Indians, we must of course learn from the past; but we must remain focused on the future. In my view, education is the true alchemy that can bring India its next golden age. View quote
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I personally believe that the office of the President of India is not to be sought. It is to be offered. View quote
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Indian president does not determine policy. Here President is not the policy maker. In the name of the president, the cabinet takes the policy decision. View quote
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In the 1980s, we were advised, why don't you follow Reaganomics or Thatcherite economics. We said, yes, there are good points, let's see how we can fit them in the Indian economy. Every country has its own way of moving forward. View quote
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Science, education, research and innovation are the four pillars on which the development as well as the work culture of a nation rests. Scientific temperament cannot happen unless we improve the delivery of education at all levels. The government [India] has announced the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy. One of the key elements of the policy is to position India among the top five global scientific powers by 2020. View quote
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