Top 450 Narendra Modi Quotes (2025 Update)
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151. “From snake – charmers, we are now a nation of mouse- charmers. Our youngsters are shaping the world with the click of a mouse with their feats in the IT sector.”

— Narendra Modi

152. “You will see India as a country of opportunities, unmatched across the world. India can be a role model of growth and cohesiveness for the rest of the world.”

— Narendra Modi

153. “Our diversity is not something that is on paper. It is the manifestation of our strength. It is not only our identity but also our tradition.”

— Narendra Modi

154. “Let us together serve the Nation. If each citizen takes one step forward, the country takes 125 crore steps forward.”

— Narendra Modi

155. “Yoga should not be just an exercise, but a means to connect with the world and with nature. It should bring a change in our lifestyle and create awareness within us.”

— Narendra Modi

156. “Our ancestors had displayed great strengths in space science. What people like Aryabhata had said centuries ago are being recognised by science today. We are a country which had these capabilities. We need to regain them.”

— Narendra Modi

157. “Earlier we used to play with snakes, but now we play with mouse. Through IT, India’s youth has surprised the entire World!”

— Narendra Modi

158. “The world does not run on the number of certificates one has, but on the skills our hands have. Let the youth dream big and aim for the sky. The work of a government should be to open doors.”

— Narendra Modi

159. “I have come from outside Delhi, but I give you an assurance that the people in the Government are very capable. I want to awaken and unite that power for the welfare of nation.”

— Narendra Modi

160. “The strength of the saviour is much more than the strength of the person who kills.”

— Narendra Modi

161. “BJP is not going to the people only to form a government. We have come to the people to give stability and a development oriented government.”

— Narendra Modi

162. “Last year I spoke about Clean India and open defecation, it was criticised then but that has been the main point with which the government has touched the lives of the people.”

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163. “Startups are the engines of exponential growth, manifesting the power of innovation. Several big companies today are startups of yesterday. They were born with a spirit of enterprise and adventure kept alive due to hardwork and perseverance and today have become shining beacons of innovation.”

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164. “The closeness of the India-Afghanistan relationship is not a new phenomenon. It has existed since time immemorial. And as a close friend, ever since India’s Independence, we have done and will continue to do whatever is required to be done to see Afghanistan grow and progress as a close friend.”

— Narendra Modi

165. “We, the present generation, have the responsibility to act as a trustee of the rich natural wealth for the future generations. The issue is not merely about climate change; it is about climate justice.”

— Narendra Modi

166. “Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana is a reflection of how rich India’s poor are at heart. Without any obligation to put any money in the 0 balance accounts, they didn’t open an empty account.”

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167. “Convergence of technology and the judicial system is the need-of-the-hour. We need to go digital and adopt online analysis of legal cases. Dissemination of legal knowledge to the common man will also a go a long way in improving the law and order situation in the country.”

— Narendra Modi

168. “Even small efforts to bring about a change in the social fabric eventually reap large fruits.”

— Narendra Modi

169. “Elections are a festival of democracy. Everyone must join this festival of democracy and strengthen it.”

— Narendra Modi

170. “People say I am lucky. I am lucky indeed because what can be better luck than to have the blessings of 125 crore Indians...”

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171. “It is not that the people want a BJP government or Modi as PM. The Nation wants to teach a lesson to those who have ruined the nation.”

— Narendra Modi

172. “The world used to think we are a land of snake charmers and black magic. But our youth has surprised the world with its IT skills. I dream of a digital India.”

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173. “If I look at the definition of Hinduism, the Supreme Court of India has given a beautiful definition; it says that Hinduism is not a religion, it is actually a way of life.”

— Narendra Modi

174. “A crime is a crime irrespective of the birth marks of the criminal.”

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175. “Infrastructure should not only be about Highways but also about Information Highways! The way ahead lies in creating optical fibre networks.”

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176. “Space may seem distant, but is an integral part of our daily life. It drives our modern communication and connects even the remotest family to the ordinary. India’s space programme is a perfect example of our vision of Scale, Speed and Skill.”

— Narendra Modi

177. “India is a democracy; it is in our DNA. As far as the different political parties are concerned, I firmly believe that they have the maturity and wisdom to make decisions that are in the best interests of the nation.”

— Narendra Modi

178. “A major institutional reform is the move away from merely planning, to transforming India. The setting up of NITI Aayog, is a step in this direction.”

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179. “Many celebrations are set to take place in Swarnim Gujarat. However, if one asks me, “As the Chief Minister, which is your favourite programme?” Then friends, I would like to say that ‘Vanche Gujarat’ is the closest to my heart.”

— Narendra Modi

180. “We need to embrace the change that digital connectivity can bring. Now, towns will come alongside places where optical fibre network is present.”

— Narendra Modi

181. “It takes Rs. 10 per kms in Ahmedabad by auto- rickshaw, but it took us only Rs. 7 per kms to reach Mars.”

— Narendra Modi

182. “Every voter became Narendra Modi.”

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183. “It is our social responsibility as citizens of India to help fulfil Gandhiji’s vision of Clean India, by his 150th birth anniversary in 2019.”

— Narendra Modi

184. “Good governance is not fire-fighting or crisis-management. Instead of opting for ad-hoc solutions the need of the hour is to tackle the root cause of the problems.”

— Narendra Modi

185. “Whatever Language Pakistan understands India should teach in that language.”

— Narendra Modi

186. “India is a 2 trillion dollar economy today. Can we not dream of an India with a 20 trillion dollar economy?”

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187. “Congress Mukt Bharat BJP ka naara nahi hai, jan jan ka sankalp hai. Be it dynasty politics, nepotism, corruption, communalism, divisions in society or poverty, getting freedom from all this is what I mean by a Congress Mukt Bharat.”

— Narendra Modi

188. “Lokmanya Tilak said “Swaraj is my birthright” but now the people of India must say, “Surajya is my birthright”.”

— Narendra Modi

189. “There can be no better place than India to manufacture, expand, and grow.”

— Narendra Modi

190. “It is my conviction that highways and I-ways have similar importance these days. My effort is to connect all 600,000 villages with optical fiber networks in the next five years.”

— Narendra Modi

191. “Federal system is at the heart of Indian democracy but UPA is adamant to break the nation by breaking the federal structure for their vested interests. It’s a conspiracy to grab power through the backdoor...”

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192. “I started reading the works of Swami Vivekananda. That gave me courage and a vision, it sharpened and deepened my sensitivities and gave me a new perspective and a direction in life. I decided to dedicate myself to others and till date I am continuing to follow that decision.”

— Narendra Modi

193. “About 800 million people in India are below the age of 35 years. Their aspirations, energy, enterprise and skills will be the force for India’s economic transformation.”

— Narendra Modi

194. “Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan served this country well, he did not celebrate his birthday, he celebrated it for teachers.”

— Narendra Modi

195. “Through Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, we want to give impetus to Demand driven development model instead of Supply driven development model. Let the villages say what has to be done, and what not.”

— Narendra Modi

196. “Bodh Gaya is a land of enlightenment. Years ago, what Bodh Gaya got was Siddhartha but what Bodh Gaya gave to the world was Lord Buddha, the epitome of knowledge, peace and compassion.”

— Narendra Modi

197. “Parents give birth; the Guru gives life. These life-givers are the soul of the magnificent building. The school building which the government can construct is like the body, but the teachers are the soul.”

— Narendra Modi

198. “Economic development cannot take a nation forward on its own. We need a society and economy which complement each other. We need to take care of the poor, deprived and left behind sections of society.”

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199. “Every voter is a Bharat Bhagya Vidhata.”

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200. “We seek your blessings and we seek your support. On one side there is the Shahzada and on the other side there is a tea seller. There is Namdaar and there is a Kamdaar. But we assure that after assuming responsibility we will not rest for a minute. All the time will be for the people.”

— Narendra Modi