Here is a compilation of exclusive quotes of former Prime minister and visionary Rajiv Gandhi on various issues of national concern.
On travelling around India
“I travel so much in India because I wanted to see the problems myself. See what’s happening at the village level, tribal area , the remotest areas and unless you do that you don’t know what’s happening?
I see a lot of love in people’s eyes , friendliness , trust and perhaps most of all –Hope.”
On Reservations & Education
“We feel that reservations are necessary in some areas but they must be backed up by other actions. Most important is education. It is no use having reservations if people can’t get educated to fill those reservations.”
On Violence
“Where do we go from here? We are imprisoned by the narrow domestic walls of Religion , Language , Caste and Region blocking out the clear view of a resurgent nation. Is this the nation Mahatma Gandhi and Indira Gandhi sacrificed their lives for?”
On Economy strengthening
“It is very essential that we strengthen our economy to cope with the global challenges. If India is to take its rightful place amongst the leading nations, we need a strong economy and that’s what we are doing.”
On Women Empowerment
“Indian Women have a very raw deal. There is a lot of hypocrisy in our society. We elevate the women in everything we say and write but when it comes to actually doing it, I think she gets a raw deal. She is underprivileged, she lacks opportunities , she lacks economic strength and that leads to all sorts of social injustices at work , dowry system . I feel that there are many disadvantages classes in India but one group that is truly disadvantaged is the Women.”
On the Need to know the real India
“From Delhi sometimes things look very simple. Once you go out , you see immediately what’s happening. What’s good , what’s bad? Where weaknesses are? Where the correction needs to be applied? By going around , I think we have been able to change a lot of our problems.”
On How would he like to be remembered as
“I would like to be remembered as having brought India into the 21st century parallel with the most advanced countries in the world, out of the branding of India as a developing country to the status of the developed nation.”
On the need to connect Youth & Technology
“Our Youth have to be trained to use new technology in all areas especially agriculture where it matters most.”
On What he dislikes about Politics
“What irritates me is the time people take to tell you something very simple. People seldom get to the point. They go round and round trying to hint what they are saying and I find it really irritating. I like things straight.”
On his vision about India
“India is an Old country but a young nation…I am young and I too have a dream, I dream of India Strong, Independent, Self-Reliant and in the front rank of the nations of the world, in the service of mankind.”
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