Financial institutions, the corporate world and civil society - all must uphold high standards of probity in their working. Only a genuine partnership between the Government and its people can bring about positive change to create a just society. Pratibha Patil bringchangecivil share on social
All issues, therefore, must be resolved through dialogue and there can be no place for violence. Negativity and rejection cannot be the path for a vibrant country that is moving to seek its destiny. Pratibha Patil countrydestinydialogue Change image and share on social
There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority. Pratibha Patil authorityconsciouslycredibility Change image and share on social
Women have talent and intelligence but, due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender equality. Pratibha Patil constraintdistancedue Change image and share on social
Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own people's strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves? Pratibha Patil affordblameconstructive share on social
This post of President is a Constitutional post. It is the duty of everyone, all citizens to see that they respect the post... the institution of President. Pratibha Patil citizenconstitutionalduty Change image and share on social
While bringing about reforms and improving institutions, we have to be cautious that while shaking the tree to remove the bad fruit, we do not bring down the tree itself. Pratibha Patil badbringcautious Change image and share on social
Five years ago, when I was elected, I had the feeling that the president doesn't have much to do. I've realized, though, that this is not a rubber-stamp position. Pratibha Patil agoelectfelt Change image and share on social
Our foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy. All social welfare programmes must be implemented efficiently. Agencies involved in the delivery of services should have a strong sense of duty and work in a transparent, corruption-free, time-bound and accountable manner. Pratibha Patil accountableagencybind share on social
We view South Africa as one of our closest strategic partners in the developing world and in the African continent. Pratibha Patil africaafricanclose Change image and share on social