“I rely on people who can deliver.”

A Hindu is interested in the welfare of all: not merely humans, but all living beings.

I don’t have a personal life. Whatever I have is for the country and society.

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 want to convey that I’m crazy about the Kardashians – but I’m not sure which is which.

If a film has a social message, it is very important for me to know what the message is and how it’s going to be delivered, but it’s not something I look for all the time.

Stories happen to those who tell them.

The effect of sincerity is to give one’s work the character of a protest. The painter, being concerned only with conveying his impression, simply seeks to be himself and no one else.

Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity.

I wanted to convey the message of how I do what I want and how I run my own business, and I’m a woman in charge. I want all of my fans to know that that’s possible and feel empowered when they listen to my music.

We had forgotten the art of using silence to convey emotions in our films and that’s what you seem to have mastered. You’ve used silence to great advantage in the film. It’s brilliant.

I was 18 when I was presented with the Arjuna Award. To say it feels really good would be an understatement. But I don’t know how else to convey the feeling. I am grateful for having received this prestigious award at such a young age.