In our generation, the role models were Gandhi and Nehru. We revered them. They were venerated personalities. I read almost every speech of Nehru. Pranab Mukherjee gandhigenerationmodel Change image and share on social
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 artcitycivilization share on social
There is no humiliation more abusive than hunger. Pranab Mukherjee abusivehumiliationhunger Change image and share on social
If the rise of European colonisation began in 18th century India, then the rallying cry of 'Jai Hind!' also signalled its end in 1947. Pranab Mukherjee 18thbegincentury Change image and share on social
Let Jammu and Kashmir lead the way in the building of a new future for India. Let it set an example to the rest of India and the world by showing how the entire region can be transformed into a zone of peace, stability and prosperity. Pranab Mukherjee buildentirefuture share on social
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. Pranab Mukherjee buildeconomicallyenjoy share on social
We are all equal children before our mother; and India asks each one of us, in whatsoever role we play in the complex drama of nation-building, to do our duty with integrity, commitment and unflinching loyalty to the values enshrined in our Constitution. Pranab Mukherjee askbuildchild share on social
We must recognise that in a globalised world, we cannot remain insulated from external developments. India's trade performance in the current year has been robust, surpassing pre-crisis export levels and pre-crisis export growth trends. We have diversified our export baskets and our export destinations. Pranab Mukherjee basketcrisiscurrent share on social
Trickle-down theories do not address the legitimate aspirations of the poor. We must lift those at the bottom so that poverty is erased from the dictionary of modern India. Pranab Mukherjee addressaspirationbottom Change image and share on social
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. Pranab Mukherjee agealchemybring Change image and share on social