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
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
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
There is no humiliation more abusive than hunger. Pranab Mukherjee abusivehumiliationhunger 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
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
I am comfortable at the height where destiny has put me. Pranab Mukherjee comfortabledestinyheight Change image and 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
The government of India and the government of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to ensure that every Kashmiri lives with dignity having equal rights and equal opportunities. Pranab Mukherjee determinedignityensure Change image and share on social