“I cannot recite Hanuman chalisa at home and wear a skull cap outside just to attract votes. It is my responsibility that, without losing my identity, I must ensure a peaceful environment for people of all faiths so that they can follow their beliefs.”

I am well aware of the politics of Uttar Pradesh, as I have had multiple stints as a member of Parliament. I know how politics works here.

Dalits are our brothers, but some of us do not embrace them like brothers. But when they go away and become Christians, some of us take pride in associating with them. This should stop.

Whenever the Ram temple is built, it will be by the BJP only.

In 2014, Modi’s name was there in the minds of people due to the good work he had done in Gujarat as chief minister. He made Gujarat one of the most developed states in India.

Rahul Gandhi does not know Indian culture, so when he went to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple, he sat in a position as if he was offering namaaz.

People know Modi did not do anything for himself. Whatever he has done is for people and the country.

I am a Hindu, and I have pride in that.

The entire country is rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and there is no alternative to Modiji.

Religion is a comprehensive concept. According to our learned people, our scholars, to pave the path for public welfare in worldly life and to provide spiritual uplift is part of religion. I think a yogi can do both things quite easily. And I manage to balance both worldly and spiritual concerns.

Secularism is intact because of Hindus.

I will ensure that no criminal will ever get any political protection in my government. If anyone takes law in his hands, he would not be spared.

We want to make Uttar Pradesh the most developed state in the country.

Winning and losing have their significance in a democracy. But there should be no arrogance in victory, nor should there be any despondency in defeat.

We have adopted zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. We have not fed biryani to terrorists.

I think there are lot of people who do politics in the name of Dr. Lohia, but his dream has been fulfilled by PM Modi.

If you want to see law and order, then come to Uttar Pradesh.

It’s nothing really. It’s the unique presentation that makes me look good in the action scenes. Why did I dare do them? That’s a funny question! Why do I act? Why do I breathe!

It is not the world I fear but what becomes of me; when you disappear so understand it is you I cannot sacrifice with you in my life-I’ll suffice.

This lake exceeds anything I ever beheld in beauty.

The best part about being a superstar is that you can wear the most outrageous of clothes and they say ‘it’s in!’

You are as old as you look. If you are fit and pretty at an X age, why won’t filmmakers want to cast you, whether you are married or not?

I am a big foodie, so much so that I eat in every half an hour. This is the secret of my glowing skin.

While I believe that when you are in the glamour industry, you have to look your best, I also believe being skinny is not ‘hot and happening.’

I think it’s so cool to be tall. Even when I’m not wearing heels people tell me I’m tall and I always take it as a complement. The good thing is I can always see everybody in the room.