यदि इससे मेरी माँ को मदद मिलती है, तो मैं राजनीति में प्रवेश करूँगा

If my mother gets help from it, then I will enter politics

If my mother gets help from it, then I will enter politics

*अपनी माँ की सहायता के लिए राजनीति में शामिल होने के दबाव पर, मीना अग्रवाल द्वारा "राजीव गांधी", पृष्ठ 22 में उद्धृत

* On being pressured to join politics to help his mother, quoted by Meena Agrawal, in "Rajiv Gandhi", p. 22

* On being pressured to join politics to help his mother, quoted by Meena Agrawal, in "Rajiv Gandhi", p. 22

*राजीव गांधी के यादगार उद्धरण और राजीव गांधी पर (2009) से, उद्धरण 37

*In Memorable Quotes from Rajiv Gandhi and on Rajiv Gandhi (2009)], Quote 37

*In Memorable Quotes from Rajiv Gandhi and on Rajiv Gandhi (2009)], Quote 37

भारत एक पुराना देश है, लेकिन एक युवा राष्ट्र है; और हर जगह के युवाओं की तरह हम भी बेसब्र हैं। मैं युवा हूँ, और मेरा भी एक सपना है। मेरा सपना एक ऐसे भारत का है जो मजबूत, स्वतंत्र और आत्मनिर्भर हो तथा मानवता की सेवा में दुनिया के अग्रणी राष्ट्रों की पंक्ति में खड़ा हो

India is an old country, but a young nation; and like the young everywhere we are impatient. I am young, and I too have a dream. I dream of an India strong, independent and self-reliant and in the front rank of the nations of the world in the service of mankind

India is an old country, but a young nation; and like the young everywhere we are impatient. I am young, and I too have a dream. I dream of an India strong, independent and self-reliant and in the front rank of the nations of the world in the service of mankind

*भारत के अपने विजन पर, 13 जून 1985 को वाशिंगटन में अमेरिकी कांग्रेस की संयुक्त बैठक को संबोधित करते हुए, इमोशनल इंपैक्ट: पैशनेट लीडर्स एंड कॉरपोरेट ट्रांसफॉर्मेशन (8 नवंबर 2000), पृष्ठ 97 में

*On his vision of India, in his address to the Joint meeting of the US Congress in Washington on 13 June 1985, in Emotional Impact: Passionate Leaders and Corporate Transformation (8 November 2000)], p. 97

*On his vision of India, in his address to the Joint meeting of the US Congress in Washington on 13 June 1985, in Emotional Impact: Passionate Leaders and Corporate Transformation (8 November 2000)], p. 97

आतंकवादी देश के अंदर और बाहर ऐसी गतिविधियों में व्यस्त हैं जो देश की एकता और अखंडता के लिए खतरा हैं

The terrorists are busy in and outside the country in such activities which are a danger to the unity and integrity of the country

The terrorists are busy in and outside the country in such activities which are a danger to the unity and integrity of the country

*कांग्रेस पार्टी के अध्यक्ष पद पर चुने जाने पर, आतंकवादियों की साजिशों को नाकाम करने के लिए पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को अपने संबोधन में, मीना अग्रवाल “राजीव गांधी”, पृष्ठ 73

*In his address to the party works to spoil the machinations of terrorist, when he was elected to the post of the President of the Congress party, Meena Agrawal in “Rajiv Gandhi”, p. 73

*In his address to the party works to spoil the machinations of terrorist, when he was elected to the post of the President of the Congress party, Meena Agrawal in “Rajiv Gandhi”, p. 73

देश के सामने आए संकट को समझने और देश की मदद करने के बजाय, विपक्ष अपने कृत्यों से देश को कमज़ोर करना चाहता है

Instead of understanding the crisis facing the country and helping the country, the opposition wants to weaken the country by its deeds

Instead of understanding the crisis facing the country and helping the country, the opposition wants to weaken the country by its deeds

*कांग्रेस पार्टी के अध्यक्ष पद पर चुने जाने पर, आतंकवादियों की साजिशों को नाकाम करने के लिए 12 नवंबर 1984 को पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को अपने संबोधन में, मीना अग्रवाल “राजीव गांधी”, पृष्ठ 74

*In his address to the party workers on 12 November 1984 to spoil the machinations of terrorist, when he was elected to the post of the President of the Congress Party, Meena Agrawal in “Rajiv Gandhi”, P.74

*In his address to the party workers on 12 November 1984 to spoil the machinations of terrorist, when he was elected to the post of the President of the Congress Party, Meena Agrawal in “Rajiv Gandhi”, P.74

दिवंगत इंदिरा गांधी हमेशा देश के सामने आने वाले खतरों के प्रति सचेत करती थीं। वह बराबर कहती रहती थीं कि देश बहुत खतरनाक दौर से गुजर रहा है। यह खतरा अब उस समय की तुलना में कई गुना अधिक है। अब हम सबको सतर्क रहना चाहिए

The late Indira Gandhi always used to warn about the dangers that the country was facing. She used to keep saying that the country was going through a very dangerous time. This danger is now many times more than what it was at that time. We should all be cautious now

The late Indira Gandhi always used to warn about the dangers that the country was facing. She used to keep saying that the country was going through a very dangerous time. This danger is now many times more than what it was at that time. We should all be cautious now

*कांग्रेस पार्टी के अध्यक्ष पद पर चुने जाने पर आतंकवादियों की साजिशों को नाकाम करने के लिए 12 नवंबर 1984 को पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को अपने संबोधन में। मीना अग्रवाल द्वारा “राजीव गांधी” पृष्ठ 74 में उद्धृत

*In his address to the party workers on 12 November 1984 to spoil the machinations of terrorist, when he was elected to the post of the President of the Congress party. Quoted by Meena Agrawal in “Rajiv Gandhi” P.74

*In his address to the party workers on 12 November 1984 to spoil the machinations of terrorist, when he was elected to the post of the President of the Congress party. Quoted by Meena Agrawal in “Rajiv Gandhi” P.74

हर व्यक्ति को इतिहास से सबक लेना चाहिए। हमें यह समझना चाहिए कि देश में जहाँ कहीं भी आपसी लड़ाइयाँ और संघर्ष हुए हैं, देश कमज़ोर हुआ है। इसके कारण बाहर से खतरा बढ़ जाता है। इस तरह की कमज़ोरी की वजह से देश को भारी कीमत चुकानी पड़ती है

Every person should take a lesson from history. We should understand that wherever there have been internal fights and conflicts in the country, the country has been weakened. Due to this, the danger from outside increases. The country has to pay a big price due to this type of weakness

Every person should take a lesson from history. We should understand that wherever there have been internal fights and conflicts in the country, the country has been weakened. Due to this, the danger from outside increases. The country has to pay a big price due to this type of weakness

*दिसंबर 1985 में बॉम्बे में कांग्रेस शताब्दी सत्र में अपने संबोधन में, इंडिया सिंस इंडिपेंडेंस: मेकिंग सेंस ऑफ इंडियन पॉलिटिक्स, पृष्ठ 291 में

*In his address to the Congress Centenary Session in December 1985 at Bombay, in India Since Independence: Making Sense of Indian Politics], p. 291

*In his address to the Congress Centenary Session in December 1985 at Bombay, in India Since Independence: Making Sense of Indian Politics], p. 291

जब मैं गार्ड ऑफ ऑनर का मुआयना कर रहा था और एक व्यक्ति के पास से गुजर रहा था, तो मैंने अपनी आँख के कोने से कुछ हलचल देखी। फिर मैंने देखा कि एक आदमी ने मुझ पर अपनी राइफल उल्टी कर दी। सहज प्रतिक्रिया के तहत मैं थोड़ा नीचे झुक गया। मेरे झुकने से उसका वार मेरे सिर पर नहीं लगा और प्रहार का मुख्य झटका मेरे बाएं कान के नीचे कंधे पर आ गया

When I was inspecting the guard of honor and as I walked past one person, I saw through the corner of my eye some movement. Then I saw a man reverse his rifle at me. I ducked down a little bit in a reflex action. By my ducking, he missed my head and the brunt of the blow came on my shoulder below the left ear

When I was inspecting the guard of honor and as I walked past one person, I saw through the corner of my eye some movement. Then I saw a man reverse his rifle at me. I ducked down a little bit in a reflex action. By my ducking, he missed my head and the brunt of the blow came on my shoulder below the left ear

*श्रीलंकाई गार्ड ऑफ़ ऑनर द्वारा गांधी पर हमले में (30 जुलाई 1987)

*In Sri Lankan in Honor Guard Attacks Gandhi (30 July 1987)]

*In Sri Lankan in Honor Guard Attacks Gandhi (30 July 1987)]

प्रतिभाओं के देश से बाहर जाने (ब्रेन ड्रैन) से बेहतर है कि प्रतिभाएं व्यर्थ या बर्बाद हों

Better a brain drain than a brain in the drain

Better a brain drain than a brain in the drain

*Quoted in: Kishore Mahbubani, The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East], 2010, p. 70, and in: Mark L. Clifford, Janet Pau, Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs: Views of Asia's Next Generation], 2012 p. 29

*Quoted in: Kishore Mahbubani, The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East], 2010, p. 70, and in: Mark L. Clifford, Janet Pau, Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs: Views of Asia's Next Generation], 2012 p. 29

*Quoted in: Kishore Mahbubani, The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East], 2010, p. 70, and in: Mark L. Clifford, Janet Pau, Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs: Views of Asia's Next Generation], 2012 p. 29

*When asked in an interview (date unknown) whether he did not regret the fact that so many intelligent Indians left their home country to go studying in the US

*When asked in an interview (date unknown) whether he did not regret the fact that so many intelligent Indians left their home country to go studying in the US

*When asked in an interview (date unknown) whether he did not regret the fact that so many intelligent Indians left their home country to go studying in the US

जब कोई बड़ा पेड़ गिरता है, तो धरती हिलती है

When a big tree falls, the earth shakes

When a big tree falls, the earth shakes

*Rajiv Gandhi, commenting on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the murder of Indira Gandhi, quoted in Hindustan Times

*Rajiv Gandhi, commenting on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the murder of Indira Gandhi, quoted in Hindustan Times

*Rajiv Gandhi, commenting on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the murder of Indira Gandhi, quoted in Hindustan Times

*Rajiv Gandhi 1990, cit. Indian Express, 2 Dec. 1990, repr. Aggarwal & Chowdhry 1991:123. Quoted from Elst, Koenraad (2012). The argumentative Hindu. New Delhi : Aditya Prakashan. Chapter: Ayodhya’s three history debates

*Rajiv Gandhi 1990, cit. Indian Express, 2 Dec. 1990, repr. Aggarwal & Chowdhry 1991:123. Quoted from Elst, Koenraad (2012). The argumentative Hindu. New Delhi : Aditya Prakashan. Chapter: Ayodhya’s three history debates

*Rajiv Gandhi 1990, cit. Indian Express, 2 Dec. 1990, repr. Aggarwal & Chowdhry 1991:123. Quoted from Elst, Koenraad (2012). The argumentative Hindu. New Delhi : Aditya Prakashan. Chapter: Ayodhya’s three history debates

हमारे देश की एकता और अखंडता से बढ़कर कुछ भी नहीं है। भारत अखंड है। धर्मनिरपेक्षता हमारी राष्ट्रीयता की नींव है। इसका अर्थ केवल सहिष्णुता से कहीं अधिक है। इसमें आपसी सद्भाव के लिए सक्रिय प्रयास शामिल है। कोई भी धर्म नफरत और असहिष्णुता का उपदेश नहीं देता। निहित स्वार्थ वाले बाहरी और आंतरिक दोनों तत्व, भारत को विभाजित करने के लिए सांप्रदायिक भावनाओं और हिंसा को भड़का रहे हैं और उनका फायदा उठा रहे हैं

Nothing is more important than the unity and integrity of our nation. India is indivisible. Secularism is the bedrock of our nationhood. It implies more than tolerance. It involves an active effort for harmony. No religion preaches hatred and intolerance. Vested interests, both external and internal, are inciting and exploiting communal passions and violence to divide India

Nothing is more important than the unity and integrity of our nation. India is indivisible. Secularism is the bedrock of our nationhood. It implies more than tolerance. It involves an active effort for harmony. No religion preaches hatred and intolerance. Vested interests, both external and internal, are inciting and exploiting communal passions and violence to divide India

* Broadcast to the Nation, 12 November 1984

* Broadcast to the Nation, 12 November 1984

* Broadcast to the Nation, 12 November 1984

राष्ट्र-निर्माण के लिए सबसे पहली शर्त शांति है— अपने पड़ोसियों के साथ शांति और दुनिया भर में शांति। हमारे सुरक्षा माहौल को बिगाड़ दिया गया है

For nation-building, the first requisite is peace— peace with our neighbours and peace in the world. Our security environment has been vitiated

For nation-building, the first requisite is peace— peace with our neighbours and peace in the world. Our security environment has been vitiated

राजनीतिक स्वतंत्रता केवल पहला कदम थी। अंग्रेजों को वापस भेजना केवल पहला कदम था। संघर्ष अभी भी जारी है। स्वतंत्रता प्राप्ति के पिछले 40-42 वर्षों में, बहुत विकास हुआ है, बहुत प्रगति हुई है लेकिन अभी और भी बहुत कुछ किया जाना बाकी है

Political Independence was only the first step. Sending the British home was only the first step. The struggle still continues. In the last 40-42 years since the advent of Independence, there has been a lot of development, a lot of progress but much more still needs to be done

Political Independence was only the first step. Sending the British home was only the first step. The struggle still continues. In the last 40-42 years since the advent of Independence, there has been a lot of development, a lot of progress but much more still needs to be done

* Speech in Hindi while addressing a tribal rally at Nandurbar, Pune, 31 March 1989 — Selected Speeches and Writings of Rajiv Gandhi, Vol.V, 1989, p.7

* Speech in Hindi while addressing a tribal rally at Nandurbar, Pune, 31 March 1989 — Selected Speeches and Writings of Rajiv Gandhi, Vol.V, 1989, p.7

* Speech in Hindi while addressing a tribal rally at Nandurbar, Pune, 31 March 1989 — Selected Speeches and Writings of Rajiv Gandhi, Vol.V, 1989, p.7

मुझे उन महान दिग्गजों की याद आती है जिन्होंने भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस की नींव रखी थी। दुनिया में शायद ही कभी महिलाओं और पुरुषों का ऐसा अनुपम समूह देखने को मिला हो, जो आज़ादी के उद्देश्य के लिए अपने स्वार्थ से परे समर्पित हो, जिनके विचार महान थे, जो कार्रवाई में साहसी और जिनकी आत्मा पवित्र थी।

I think of those giants who made the Indian National Congress. Seldom has the world seen a nobler galaxy of women and men, so selfless in their devotion to the cause of freedom, so exalted in thought, so brave in action, so pure in spirit.

I think of those giants who made the Indian National Congress. Seldom has the world seen a nobler galaxy of women and men, so selfless in their devotion to the cause of freedom, so exalted in thought, so brave in action, so pure in spirit.

हमारे स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के उन गुमनाम और अनाम नायकों को हम अपनी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करते हैं। उनके खून-पसीने से ही स्वतंत्र भारत का निर्माण हुआ है।

To the nameless and unsung heroes of our freedom struggle, we offer our humble tribute. Their life-blood nourishes the body of independent India.

To the nameless and unsung heroes of our freedom struggle, we offer our humble tribute. Their life-blood nourishes the body of independent India.

आज़ादी के उस अमर यात्री, महात्मा गांधी को हम कैसे याद रखें? जो भारत की मूल आत्मा से उपजे थे, जो हमारी प्राचीन भूमि की परंपरा, गीतों और कथाओं में रचे-बसें थे—और फिर भी वे एक क्रांतिकारी थे। क्रांतिकारियों में अनूठे, वे सच्चाई का चोला पहनकर और अहिंसा को अपनी लाठी बनाकर आज़ादी के मार्ग पर चले।

How shall we remember Mahatma Gandhi, that eternal pilgrim of freedom? Born of the very spirit of India, steeped in the tradition, the song, the legend of our ancient land - and yet he was revolutionary. Unique among revolutionaries, he marched for freedom, clad in the robe of truth, with non-violence for his staff.

How shall we remember Mahatma Gandhi, that eternal pilgrim of freedom? Born of the very spirit of India, steeped in the tradition, the song, the legend of our ancient land - and yet he was revolutionary. Unique among revolutionaries, he marched for freedom, clad in the robe of truth, with non-violence for his staff.

महात्मा गांधी के लिए भारत की प्रगति की कुंजी उसके गाँवों का विकास था। उनकी समग्र दृष्टि में शिक्षा, कृषि, कुटीर उद्योग, और सामाजिक सुधार—सभी मिलकर एक ऐसे जीवंत ग्रामीण समाज का आधार तैयार करते थे जो शोषण से मुक्त हो और शहरी केंद्रों से बराबरी के स्तर पर जुड़ा हो। हमारी योजनाओं में इस मूल सोच को शामिल किया गया है।

To Mahatma Gandhi, the key to India's progress was the development of its villages. In his unified vision, education, agriculture, village industry, social reform all came together to provide the basis for a vibrant rural society free from exploitation and linked to the urban centres as equals. Our planning incorporates this basic insight.

To Mahatma Gandhi, the key to India's progress was the development of its villages. In his unified vision, education, agriculture, village industry, social reform all came together to provide the basis for a vibrant rural society free from exploitation and linked to the urban centres as equals. Our planning incorporates this basic insight.

स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन ने महिलाओं की स्थिति को पूरी तरह बदल दिया। महिलाओं ने पुरुषों के साथ कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर सहयार्मी की तरह लड़ाई लड़ी। इस पूरी प्रक्रिया में, सदियों से उन्हें जकड़ने वाली बेड़ियाँ टूट गईं।

The freedom movement transformed the status of women. Women fought along with men as comrades. In the process, the shackles that had bound them fell away.

The freedom movement transformed the status of women. Women fought along with men as comrades. In the process, the shackles that had bound them fell away.

हम तब तक चैन से नहीं बैठेंगे और न ही रुकेंगे जब तक कि हम भूखे और आध्यात्मिक रूप से तड़पते करोड़ों लोगों के लिए सच्चा स्वराज हासिल नहीं कर लेते—जब तक कि हम अपनी धरती से गरीबी को पूरी तरह मिटा नहीं देते।

We cannot and will not rest until we have won true swaraj for the hungry and spiritually starving millions - until we have wiped out poverty from our land.

We cannot and will not rest until we have won true swaraj for the hungry and spiritually starving millions - until we have wiped out poverty from our land.

एक स्थिर आबादी, स्वस्थ और बेहतर शिक्षित नागरिकों के हमारे राष्ट्रीय लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए हमें एक बेहतर रणनीति की आवश्यकता है।

We need a better strategy to achieve the national goal of a stable population, healthier and better educated.

We need a better strategy to achieve the national goal of a stable population, healthier and better educated.

हमें यह याद रखना चाहिए कि आत्मनिर्भरता और गरीबी का खात्मा—वर्तमान पीढ़ी से यह मांग करता है, बल्कि उन्हें विवश करता है—कि वे कठिनाइयाँ झेलें और बलिदान दें। जो लोग रोजगार में हैं, उनका भारत के भविष्य के प्रति एक कर्तव्य है। उन्हें अधिक उत्पादक बनना होगा और कम उपभोग करना होगा ताकि निवेश के लिए और गरीबों की मदद करने वाले कार्यक्रमों के लिए संसाधन जुटाए जा सकें।

We must remember that self-reliance and eradication of poverty demands - indeed, compel - the present generation to bear hardship and make sacrifices. Those who are employed have a duty to the future of India. They have to be more productive and consume less so that resources can be made available for investment and for programmes to help poor.

We must remember that self-reliance and eradication of poverty demands - indeed, compel - the present generation to bear hardship and make sacrifices. Those who are employed have a duty to the future of India. They have to be more productive and consume less so that resources can be made available for investment and for programmes to help poor.

कुछ दिनों के लिए लोगों को लगा कि भारत हिल गया है। लेकिन जब कोई विशाल पेड़ गिरता है, तो धरती में हलचल तो होती ही है।

For some days, people thought that India was shaking. But there are always tremors when a great tree falls.

For some days, people thought that India was shaking. But there are always tremors when a great tree falls.

कश्मीर में आपको सत्ता के सभी केंद्रों के बीच आपसी तालमेल की सबसे ज़्यादा ज़रूरत होती है।

In Kashmir, you need utmost cooperation between all centres of authority.

In Kashmir, you need utmost cooperation between all centres of authority.

बोफोर्स मामले में हमें बहुत करारा झटका लगा था। जहाँ तक मैं जानता हूँ, मेरी सरकार से इसमें कोई भी शामिल नहीं था।

We took such a beating on Bofors. As far as I know, no one from my government was involved.

We took such a beating on Bofors. As far as I know, no one from my government was involved.

मैंने कभी खुद को कमज़ोर महसूस नहीं किया और न ही अपनी गतिविधियों में कभी कोई रुकावट महसूस की।

I have never felt vulnerable nor restricted in my movements.

I have never felt vulnerable nor restricted in my movements.

मुझे लगता है कि अब मेरे पास हर काम के लिए समय कम पड़ रहा है। विधानसभा चुनाव इतनी जल्दी आ गए, और अभी भी बहुत सारा काम बाकी है।

I find I have less time for everything. The assembly elections came so soon, and there is still so much work to be done.

I find I have less time for everything. The assembly elections came so soon, and there is still so much work to be done.

वी. पी. सिंह का तबादला होने से पहले ही मीडिया यह माहौल बना रहा था कि वह मुश्किलों में घिरे हैं। यह पूरी तरह से गलत था।

Even before V. P. Singh was shifted, the media was creating an impression that he was facing difficulties. This was totally incorrect.

Even before V. P. Singh was shifted, the media was creating an impression that he was facing difficulties. This was totally incorrect.

ज्ञानी ज़ैल सिंह और राजीव गांधी के बीच कोई विवाद नहीं है।

There is no problem between Giani Zail Singh and Rajiv Gandhi.

There is no problem between Giani Zail Singh and Rajiv Gandhi.

मुझे लगता है कि आज पंजाब को मज़बूत आर्थिक विकास और आपसी विश्वास तथा सामाजिक सौहार्द को फिर से बहाल करने की ज़रूरत है।

I think what Punjab needs today is vigorous economic development and rebuilding of trust and social cohesion.

I think what Punjab needs today is vigorous economic development and rebuilding of trust and social cohesion.

एक राष्ट्रीय सहमति बननी चाहिए। हम भारी राष्ट्रीय सहमति के बिना ऐसा कानून नहीं बना सकते कि धार्मिक और सांप्रदायिक समूहों को राजनीति से पूरी तरह प्रतिबंधित कर दिया जाए।

There has to be a national consensus. We cannot legislate without overwhelming national consensus that religious and communal groups should be totally banned from politics.

There has to be a national consensus. We cannot legislate without overwhelming national consensus that religious and communal groups should be totally banned from politics.

हम लगातार बदलाव करते रहे हैं। आप यह उम्मीद नहीं कर सकते कि कोई भी चीज़ बनते ही एकदमperfect (सही) हो जाए। जैसे-जैसे आप आगे बढ़ते हैं, चीजें बदलती हैं; वे गतिशील होती हैं। ज़रूरतें बदलती हैं। मांगें बदलती हैं। इसलिए आपको उसी के अनुसार खुद को बदलना पड़ता है।

We have been making changes continuously. You cannot expect everything to be perfect the minute it is made. Things change; they are dynamic as you progress. The requirements change. Demands change. So you change with that.

We have been making changes continuously. You cannot expect everything to be perfect the minute it is made. Things change; they are dynamic as you progress. The requirements change. Demands change. So you change with that.

सचिवालय एक निश्चित स्तर से ऊपर के निर्णयों—जहाँ बुनियादी नीतियां शामिल होती हैं—में एक मुख्य भूमिका निभाएगा, लेकिन उससे नीचे के स्तर पर हमें कार्यान्वयन उस व्यक्ति पर छोड़ना होगा जो प्रभारी है।

The secretariat will play a pivotal role in decision-making above a certain level, where basic policies are involved, but below that, we will have to leave the implementation to whoever is in charge.

The secretariat will play a pivotal role in decision-making above a certain level, where basic policies are involved, but below that, we will have to leave the implementation to whoever is in charge.

मुझे नहीं लगता कि एन. टी. आर. भारत-विरोधी हैं।

I don't think that NTR is anti-Indian.

I don't think that NTR is anti-Indian.

जब मैं राजनीति में आया था, तो मेरा कोई व्यक्तिगत एजेंडा नहीं था, लेकिन राजनीति में आने के बाद—लोगों को, उनकी मुश्किलों को, उनकी ज़रूरतों को देखने के बाद—मुझे लगता है कि हमारा मुख्य लक्ष्य भारत से गरीबी को जड़ से मिटाना होना चाहिए।

I didn't have any personal goals when I came, but after being in politics - after seeing people, their difficulties, their wants - I think our goal has to be to eliminate poverty from India.

I didn't have any personal goals when I came, but after being in politics - after seeing people, their difficulties, their wants - I think our goal has to be to eliminate poverty from India.

हम पाकिस्तान के साथ दोस्ती और अच्छे पड़ोसी वाले संबंध विकसित करने के लिए पूरी तरह प्रतिबद्ध हैं। मेरा मानना है कि प्रधानमंत्री बेनजीर भुट्टो की भी यही प्रतिबद्धता है।

We are committed to the development of friendship and good neighbourly relations with Pakistan. I believe that Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto shares this commitment.

We are committed to the development of friendship and good neighbourly relations with Pakistan. I believe that Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto shares this commitment.

हर लोकतंत्र में जनता की इच्छा ही सर्वोपरि होती है। भारत और पाकिस्तान के लोगों की दोस्ती की गहरी इच्छा को हमें जीवन के हर क्षेत्र में सहयोग के सार्थक उपायों में बदलना चाहिए।

In every democracy, it is the people's will that is supreme. We should translate the intense yearning of the people of India and Pakistan for friendship into meaningful measures of cooperation in every walk of life.

In every democracy, it is the people's will that is supreme. We should translate the intense yearning of the people of India and Pakistan for friendship into meaningful measures of cooperation in every walk of life.

मैं यह स्पष्ट करना चाहता हूँ कि परमाणु अप्रसार संधि (NPT) का हमारा विरोध पाकिस्तान से जुड़े किसी भी कारण से नहीं है। इस अहम मुद्दे पर हमारा रुख हमेशा से स्पष्ट और सैद्धांतिक रहा है। हम आज के स्वरूप में एनपीटी पर हस्ताक्षर करने के लिए तैयार नहीं हैं क्योंकि यह खुले तौर पर भेदभावपूर्ण है।

I would like to clarify that our opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is not related to any consideration involving Pakistan. Our position on this important issue is consistent and principled. We are not ready to sign the NPT as it stands today because it is blatantly discriminatory in character.

I would like to clarify that our opposition to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is not related to any consideration involving Pakistan. Our position on this important issue is consistent and principled. We are not ready to sign the NPT as it stands today because it is blatantly discriminatory in character.

मुझे लगता है कि हम तनाव को कम करने और दोनों देशों के लोगों की असली समस्याओं—गरीबी, सामाजिक अन्याय और विकास— पर अपने प्रयास केंद्रित करने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री बेनजीर भुट्टो के साथ मिलकर काम करने में सक्षम होंगे।

I think we will be able to work with Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to reduce tension and concentrate efforts in both the countries on real problems of the people - poverty, social injustice, and development.

I think we will be able to work with Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to reduce tension and concentrate efforts in both the countries on real problems of the people - poverty, social injustice, and development.

इंदिरा जी को आज यहाँ होना चाहिए था, अपनी कोमल और भावुक आवाज़ में आपसे बात करनी चाहिए थी। भारत माता की अमर आत्मा का हिस्सा बन चुकीं इंदिरा जी, आज न केवल हमारे लिए बल्कि पूरी मानवता के लिए एक मार्गदर्शक तारे की तरह चमक रही हैं।

Indiraji should have been here today, speaking to you in her gentle, impassioned voice. One with Bharatmata's immortal spirit, she now shines as a lodestar not only for us but for all humanity.

Indiraji should have been here today, speaking to you in her gentle, impassioned voice. One with Bharatmata's immortal spirit, she now shines as a lodestar not only for us but for all humanity.