Narendra Modi Quotes & Sayings

We dream of an India that is self-sufficient in producing defence equipment using the latest technology. — Narendra Modi

Our demographic dividend must get the digital strength. — Narendra Modi

E-Governance to me is easy, effective and efficient governance. — Narendra Modi

We teach in our cultural history that the entire universe is a family. So our association with Nature is much deeper and of a very different kind. — Narendra Modi

Cleanliness drive is something that has touched every Indian. — Narendra Modi

India is committed to strong armed forces, well-equipped with modern arms & technology! — Narendra Modi

It is not easy to fight elections with a development motto and I am glad people of Gujarat rose above personal and emotional tangles and prioritized development over everything else. — Narendra Modi

We do not run government on whims of an individual, our progress is reforms driven, our reforms are policy driven and our policies are people driven. — Narendra Modi

I dream of a Digital India where technology ensures the Citizen-Government interface is incorruptible. — Narendra Modi

A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character. — Narendra Modi

Energy security based on clean & reliable sources is essential for India's future. Nuclear energy has a key role in India's energy strategy. — Narendra Modi

The development of a child is guaranteed in his curiosity to discover the cause behind each and every incident. — Narendra Modi

The previous Governments took pride in making laws, but I am happier removing laws. Let's open the windows, let some fresh air come in. — Narendra Modi

M-governance is empowered governance. It has the potential to make development a truly inclusive and comprehensive mass movement. It puts governance into everyone's reach. It puts governance in your hands 24/7. — Narendra Modi

From experience I can say that we can make our nation corruption free. Only promises won't help ... Irade Nek Hone Chahiye. — Narendra Modi

If we want the world to be a better place to live, we have to treat it as one unit. If we want economic growth to be pervasive, we have to make people its partners. If we want the process of development to be sustainable, we have to work with the environment. — Narendra Modi

Cyber-related risks are a global threat of bloodless war. India can work towards giving world a shield from the threat of cyber warfare. — Narendra Modi

I'm a nationalist. I'm a patriot. Nothing is wrong. I'm a born Hindu. Nothing is wrong. So, I'm a Hindu nationalist, so yes, you can say I'm a Hindu nationalist because I am a born Hindu, I'm patriotic, so nothing is wrong in it. — Narendra Modi

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

The consensus we arrived with States for amending the Constitution to implement GST is a major breakthrough. This alone has the potential to make India competitive and attractive for investment. — Narendra Modi

We belong to a tradition where we treat the entire universe as our family. For me, globalisation is the manifestation of nationalisation. There is no contradiction between the two. — Narendra Modi

Even if one child falls in a borewell, the entire country gets worried; we must generate more awareness about hundreds of children who are unable to survive due to lack of primary healthcare facilities. — Narendra Modi

Bringing 17 crore people to the doors of the bank is a huge task and I commend all the bank officials for the same. It is not difficult to open a bank branch, it is difficult to get 17 crore people to open bank accounts. — Narendra Modi

I am proud to be from an ideology. Our ideology is that the Nation is bigger than party. We will live and die for the nation. Our ideology is not about aspiring for posts, it's based of sacrifice. — Narendra Modi

The mantra of independence was Satyagraha. And the warriors were Satyagrahis. The mantra of New Age India must be Swachhagrah. And the warriors will be Swachhagrahis. — Narendra Modi

This is an election of hope. It is bringing a new trust. These elections will give new strength to the nation. — Narendra Modi

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. — Narendra Modi

Government systems suffer from two weaknesses. They are complex. And they are slow. We need to change this. Our systems need to be made sharp, effective, fast and flexible. This requires simplification of processes and having trust in citizens. This needs a Policy Driven State. — Narendra Modi

They say that this century is going to be an Asian Century. I am very clear that without embracing the path and ideals shown by Gautam Buddha this century cannot be an Asian century! — Narendra Modi

India has seen a dream of Digital India. From latest science to latest technology, everything should be available at the tip of one's finger. — Narendra Modi

If you have compassion for society, only then will the events of your life, sow seeds of revolution in it ... — Narendra Modi

About 800 million people in India are below the age of 35 years. Their aspirations, energy, enterprise and skills will be the force for India's economic transformation. — Narendra Modi

Many state governments have launched innovative steps such as Ladli Laxmi scheme of Madhya Pradesh, PDS reform scheme of Chattisgarh, computerization of land records in Karnataka, free computers to students passing 10th standard exams, pollution control efforts in Himachal, power sector reforms in Rajasthan and Mumbai - Pune Expressway in Maharashta. These excellent innovative schemes are examples of good governance. — Narendra Modi

We have now reached a level where we should be even more ambitious. We should focus on more tangible mechanisms and outcomes. Make BRICS a platform of Impact. — Narendra Modi

Mere good governance is not enough; it has to be pro-people and pro-active. Good governance is putting people at the center of development process. — Narendra Modi

It is our dream that by the time we celebrate the 75th year of independent India, all the slums are replaced by cemented houses. — Narendra Modi

It has been Gujarat's strength to do development with Jan Bhagidari. — Narendra Modi

I still recall the excitement & patriotic fervour in Kargil when Tiger Hill was won. — Narendra Modi

I will only say that many freedom fighters of India found their calling in the institutions of Britain. And many makers of modern India, including several of my distinguished predecessors, from Jawaharlal Nehru to Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed through their doors. — Narendra Modi

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. — Narendra Modi

BJP is a political party with a difference that aims at good governance. This is proved by the fact that three of the five Chief Ministers according to a recent NDTV survey/poll are from BJP-ruled states. — Narendra Modi

Truth, Peace and Non-violence form the central tenets of the 'Idea of India'! — Narendra Modi

If I have to describe the India-US relationship in a single word, I will say we are natural allies. I think the relationship between India and US, and the two countries in themselves, have played an enormously important role and continue to play an important role in strengthening democratic values all over the world. — Narendra Modi

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

I'm not in favour of dividing Hindus and Sikhs. I'm not in favour of dividing Hindus and Christians. All the citizens, all the voters, are my countrymen. — Narendra Modi

A youth is capable of bringing things together and changing the direction too. They can come together and bring changes. There is no need of breaking anything, but need is to bring changes. — Narendra Modi

Design in India is as important as Make in India. — Narendra Modi

I don't believe UPA government did nothing; they did whatever they could and they deserve appreciation for whatever good they did. — Narendra Modi

It means food on every table, every child in school, a job for everybody and a house with toilet and electricity for every family. This can be achieved through unity. Unity strengthens us. Division weakens us. — Narendra Modi

People to people contact is essential for Nations to come closer. — Narendra Modi

Good governance depends on ability to take responsibility by both administration as well as people. — Narendra Modi

Respecting religions is not simply a question of universal tolerance; it is a question of believing that all religions are true. — Narendra Modi

We must enable farmers to feed India and the world; and earn a good livelihood. — Narendra Modi

In this era, I-ways are as essential as Highways ... We need both Information Ways and Highways. — Narendra Modi

I dream of a Digital India where quality education reaches the most inaccessible corners driven by Digital Learning. — Narendra Modi

Their thought is India is a beehive (Madhumakhi Ka Chhata) but our thought is India is our Mother (Maata). Their thought is poverty is a state of mind, our thought is that the poor are manifestation of Almighty. Their thought is to divide and rule, our thought is to integrate and do development. Their soch is Vanshvaad, our soch is Rashtravaad. They say Rajneeti is everything, we say Rashtraneeti is everything. Your thought is to save the chair, our thought is to save the nation. — Narendra Modi

My 'Idea of India' calls not just for tolerance, but a celebration of all points of view. Where the sensibilities of every individual are respected — Narendra Modi

Good governance is treating development as a mass movement in order to see that fruits of development reach the poor and the downtrodden. — Narendra Modi

Team Work is the essence of good governance. It is necessary to form a team within the party and also within the administrative system. — Narendra Modi

Importance of technology is increasing every day, we must not deprive our children of technology, if we do then it's a social crime. — Narendra Modi

It is my conviction that highways and I-ways have similar importance these days. My effort is to connect all 600,000 villages with optical fiber networks in the next five years. — Narendra Modi

If 125 crore people work together; India will move forward 125 crore steps. — Narendra Modi

I'm committed to the people of Gujarat. I will devote each and every moment to serve my people of Gujarat. — Narendra Modi

A new institution with new design, structure, body, soul, new thinking, and direction will replace the Planning Commission. It will be one that caters to the aspirations of 21st century India. — Narendra Modi

Information, education, skills, healthcare, livelihood, financial inclusion, small and village enterprises, opportunities for women, conservation of natural resources, distributed clean energy - entirely new possibilities have emerged to change the development model. — Narendra Modi

I dream of a Digital India where farmers are empowered with real-time information to be connected with Global Markets. — Narendra Modi

It is impossible for the nation to develop unless states develop, the process of policy planning also has to change from 'top to bottom' to 'bottom to top — Narendra Modi

There is new hope among people that this dispensation can fulfill their aspirations. — Narendra Modi

We have not come into politics with 'Badle ki Bhavna' but we have come with 'Badlav Ki Bhavna'. — Narendra Modi

If you were to ask me to choose between democratic values and wealth, power, prosperity and fame, I will very easily and without any doubt choose democratic values. — Narendra Modi

All of us have to ensure that our future generations lead a life of peace, dignity and mutual respect. We need to sow the seeds of a conflict-free world, and in this endeavour, Buddhism and Hinduism have a great contribution. — Narendra Modi

One of the peculiarities of Delhi is that the term 'reform' is associated only with passing of laws in Parliament. In fact, the most important reforms are those needed, without new laws, at various level of the government, in work practices and procedures. — Narendra Modi

When I went to a school in Japan, they told me that both the teachers and students perform cleaning tasks here to keep the schools clean. I wondered why can't we do it in India. — Narendra Modi

First, we need to focus government on the things that are required of the State. Second, we need to achieve competence in government so that the State delivers on the things it sets out to do. — Narendra Modi

Only If there is devotion to knowledge, the 21st century will become India's century and the foundation of that will be laid by the 'Vanche Gujarat' movement. — Narendra Modi

I recently assured Public Sector Banks they will have total autonomy in taking business decisions. — Narendra Modi

Ethics and Equity are at the core of debate of climate change. Debate has to move from Climate Change to Climate Justice. — Narendra Modi

I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major decision. — Narendra Modi

Good governance needs self-discipline. Only discipline within can ensure discipline without. — Narendra Modi

Many celebrations are set to take place in Swarnim Gujarat. However, if one asks me, "As the Chief Minister, which is your favourite programme?" Then friends, I would like to say that 'Vanche Gujarat' is the closest to my heart. — Narendra Modi

I have seen people wanting to devote their time & energy to nation building. All they need is an opportunity. 'MyGov' is that opportunity! — Narendra Modi

When you bring in multi-brand retail items into the country, you're not just bringing the products, but you're also harming local manufacturers. — Narendra Modi

Every village should celebrate its birthday & it will end the poison of casteism ... and once casteism ends, see how the strength of villages increase! — Narendra Modi

Last year I spoke about Clean India and open defecation, it was criticised then but that has been the main point with which the government has touched the lives of the people. — Narendra Modi

My experience in Gujarat shows that howsoever big a problem might be, it is not insurmountable if we have the will to act. — Narendra Modi

We dream of a day when India is completely self-reliant in defence production & exports defence equipment worldwide. — Narendra Modi

As students I am sure you have several dreams. If you are determined to move ahead nothing can stop you. Our youth are talented. — Narendra Modi

The closeness of the India-Afghanistan relationship is not a new phenomenon. It has existed since time immemorial. And as a close friend, ever since India's Independence, we have done and will continue to do whatever is required to be done to see Afghanistan grow and progress as a close friend. — Narendra Modi

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

I did not make any big speeches but acted upon working against corruption. — Narendra Modi

Until teachers get their due it is difficult to bring about a change. — Narendra Modi

Terrorists are linked to money laundering, dirty money, drug dealing, arms trafficking. We have to ask ourselves, where do terrorists get their weapons from? Where do they get their communication technology from? Where do they get their financing from? These are some of the aspects where I think the entire international community needs to come together and put a complete stop to access to these three key aspects by the terrorists. — Narendra Modi

What is Maximum Governance, Minimum Government? It means government has no business to be in business. — Narendra Modi

Infrastructure should not only be about Highways but also about Information Highways! The way ahead lies in creating optical fibre networks. — Narendra Modi

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. — Narendra Modi

As the Indian economy adds strength to our region and the world, it will also benefit Mongolia. — Narendra Modi

Jobs should be offered on the basis of merit and not 'Seefarish'. — Narendra Modi

The youth of India has the strength to move the entire World with a click of a mouse, we have generated that ability! — Narendra Modi

Before I became a chief minister, I never thought that one day I'd be the chief minister. — Narendra Modi

We weren't lucky enough to sacrifice our lives for our country, but at least we can live for our country! — Narendra Modi