“We hope that the efforts with Pakistan will be the beginning of a new chapter, ... I had extended a hand of friendship to Pakistan, and I am happy it has been accepted.”
“The success of family welfare depends on giving women complete freedom with their lives. The need of the hour is that people should plan their families as per their convenience and get the bare minimum health facilities,”
“Terrorism and dialogue cannot go together. Pakistan is not prepared to listen. The overwhelming sentiment in India is that no meaningful dialogue can be held until Pakistan abandons the use of terrorism,”
“Needless to say, a good part of this desperation owes to the growing successes gained by our security forces in turning the heat on terrorist outfits and infiltration across the border,”
