Top 450 Narendra Modi Quotes (2024 Update)
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301. “The path of violence has not yielded anything. Shed guns and adopt the path of peace, unity, goodwill and brotherhood.”

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302. “Entire world comes to us, but Indians live in entire world.”

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303. “The young generation of today is globally connected. They want to live in an equitable and efficient India. We have to be ready for this, and work for this.”

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304. “Democracy is such a framework that everyone has the right to live their lives, fix their goals, their aims, their dreams and the ways to achieve them according to their own choice.”

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305. “Our education apparatus can’t be one that produces robots. That can happen in laboratory. There has to be overall personality development.”

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306. “I am a very optimistic man and only an optimistic man can bring optimism in the country.”

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307. “The spirit of sacrifice and selflessness of the defence forces is an inspiration for all Indians. Strong armed forces are necessary for an atmosphere of peace, amity, harmony and brotherhood in the country.”

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308. “It is India’s responsibility to display its strength to the World through knowledge and innovations.”

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309. “I know the youth of India. They are not merely asking for things. The youth wants to stand of their own feet and live a life of pride and dignity.”

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310. “We weren’t lucky enough to sacrifice our lives for our country, but at least we can live for our country!”

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311. “Since Day 1, we have maintained that ours is a Government dedicated to the poor and will continue to work dedicatedly for the welfare of the poor.”

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312. “I feel blessed I can address students who are the future of India.”

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313. “Understanding strengths and weaknesses is very essential in setting forth a clean administration and for sustainable and lasting solutions.”

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314. “The BJP is an optimistic party. Our strength and our democratic values are such that even a poor person from a backward section – like me – has been nominated as a Prime Ministerial candidate.”

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315. “For achieving good governance political will is necessary. Good governance is a political process. Though role of civil society is critical, without political will and political process, sustainable good governance cannot be achieved.”

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316. “Secularism is a term interpreted in many different ways by different people. For me, it has always been something very simple – putting India First.”

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317. “As students I am sure you have several dreams. If you are determined to move ahead nothing can stop you. Our youth are talented.”

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318. “Good roads, good houses, adequate electricity, good schools or good hospitals in the village are indeed, the parameters of progress. However, in my view, 100 percent literate village is the true symbol of real progress.”

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319. “I might live miles away from you, but I do understand you issues.”

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320. “With the gun you can make the earth red but if you have a plough you can make the earth green.”

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321. “We must together build an economic agenda for the India of our dreams that translates into improved standards of living, increased human well-being and assured social justice.”

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322. “Our space programme has overcome many hurdles. At the same time it is one of the most cost effective programmes. This should make us proud.”

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323. “I am proud to be from an ideology. Our ideology is that the Nation is bigger than party. We will live and die for the nation. Our ideology is not about aspiring for posts, it’s based of sacrifice.”

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324. “For you I am neither the PM or CM. Our bond is a bond of affection and I am your sevak.”

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325. “Government systems suffer from two weaknesses. They are complex. And they are slow. We need to change this. Our systems need to be made sharp, effective, fast and flexible. This requires simplification of processes and having trust in citizens. This needs a Policy Driven State.”

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326. “Can’t India dream of exporting teachers of high calibre? Can’t we instil the desire in children to become great teachers?”

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327. “We must question why the smartest students don’t choose to become teachers.”

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328. “A new institution with new design, structure, body, soul, new thinking, and direction will replace the Planning Commission. It will be one that caters to the aspirations of 21st century India.”

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329. “My experience in Gujarat shows that howsoever big a problem might be, it is not insurmountable if we have the will to act.”

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330. “My stand has always been clear that I am from Gujarat and will keep working for the state.”

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331. “The launch of PSLV-C23 fills every Indian’s heart with pride and I can see the joy and satisfaction on your faces. Feel privileged to watch this in person.”

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332. “Power is not just for TV sets and charging mobile phones. This electricity is critical to the industrial development of this area. If there is electricity, small scale industry will grow.”

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333. “Devote 100 hours every year towards the cause of cleanliness.”

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334. “The spread of yoga is the symbol of a changing world. It represents a world where knowledge flows, without restriction of country, creed or class. It represents a world where people come together across boundaries, for causes and concerns that unite the planet.”

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335. “I am not doing any favour, only performing a duty; this victory is a result of struggle of five generations.”

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336. “I didn’t become CM on 07-10-2001. I have always been CM, I am CM today and shall be CM forever. For me CM means not Chief Minister but Common Man.”

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337. “No form, no manifestation of knowledge, is senseless.”

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338. “During freedom struggle, It were authors and artists who made the Nation stand with their pen, and now their pen can create an environment of renaissance when Independent India is on the path of Good Governance.”

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339. “I dream of a Digital India where Government services are easily and efficiently available to citizens on Mobile devices.”

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340. “I will try to live up to expectations of people; will present report card to people in 2019.”

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341. “It is my firm belief that the solution to all problems lies in dialogue. Earlier, it was believed that force indicates power. Now, power must come through the strength of ideas and the effective dialogue.”

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342. “There is no question in the fact that India has a global responsibility, and the coming “Gyan Yug” would see India play a pivotal role, using the strengths of its democracy and demographic dividend.”

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343. “For 60 years you gave chance to Shasaks, now I request you to give a Sevak 60 months. I say give me 60 months and we will give you a life of peace and happiness.”

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344. “The life of Gautama Buddha illustrates the power of service, compassion and, most importantly, renunciation. He was convinced that material wealth is not the sole goal.”

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345. “I don’t believe UPA government did nothing; they did whatever they could and they deserve appreciation for whatever good they did.”

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346. “India and Fiji have many shared values, and it is the responsibility of both the countries to strengthen those values.”

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347. “I dream of a Digital India where technology ensures the Citizen-Government interface is incorruptible.”

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348. “We must build an agenda for speedy yet sustainable economic growth that is inclusive of all, is respectful of individuals, responsive to innovation and responsible towards the future generations.”

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349. “Forget if you are rich or poor. All you need is faith in yourself. If you have the passion to work then just get up and set forth and you will find the way!”

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350. “If I talk about coal, people will start equating my statements with a political angle. This is not a platform for politics, I’m not making any allegations on anyone.”

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