I feel that when the reforms in UN take place and the Security Council will be expanded in the permanent membership category, India will have a place, I hope so, but first it is to be expanded. Pranab Mukherjee categorycouncilexpand Change image and share on social
No problems are ever resolved by violence. It only aggravates the pain and the hurt on every side. Pranab Mukherjee aggravatehurtpain Change image and share on social
I have seen vast, perhaps unbelievable, changes during the journey that has brought me from the flicker of a lamp in a small Bengal village to the chandeliers of Delhi. Pranab Mukherjee bengalbringchandelier 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
Propelled by freedom of faith, gender equality and economic justice for all, India will become a modern nation. Minor blemishes cannot cloak the fact that India is becoming such a modern nation: no faith is in danger in our country, and the continuing commitment to gender equality is one of the great narratives of our times. Pranab Mukherjee blemishcloakcommitment share on social
I am comfortable at the height where destiny has put me. Pranab Mukherjee comfortabledestinyheight Change image and share on social
I personally believe that the office of the President of India is not to be sought. It is to be offered. Pranab Mukherjee indiaofferoffice Change image and share on social
India is content with itself, and driven by the will to sit on the high table of prosperity. It will not be deflected in its mission by noxious practitioners of terror. Pranab Mukherjee contentdeflectdrive 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
Teaching was my transition from student life to working life. In those days, our system of education was a little different. The number of students in each class was huge. I think in political science general, which I taught, it was around 100. Pranab Mukherjee classdayeducation share on social