Governance Quotes - Page 2

• 'Brand India' is built of 5 Ts - talent, tradition, tourism, trade and technology.

  Narendra Modi

  Technology, Tourism, India

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• The seven things that make up the rainbow of India's development are India's strong and deep rooted family system, Agriculture-Animal development, India's Matru Shakti (women power), Natural Resources (Jal, Jameen, Jungle), Youth power, Vibrant Democracy and Knowledge.

  Narendra Modi

  Strong, Animal, Agriculture

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• Aspiring dictators sometimes win elections, and elected leaders sometimes govern badly and threaten their neighbors.History demonstrates that democracy usually follows good governance, not the reverse.

  Rudy Giuliani

  Winning, Leader, Democracy

  "Giuliani: Too much stress on two-state plan". www.jta.org. August 15, 2007.

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• We have a duty to look after each other. If we lose control of our government, then we lose our ability to dispense justice and human kindness. Our first priority today, then, is to defeat utterly those forces of greed and corruption that have come between us and our self-governance.

  Doris "Granny D" Haddock

  Kindness, Government, Self

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• 2014 Lok Sabha Elections is a battle between good governance agenda of the NDA versus the misgovernance and corruption of the UPA.

  Narendra Modi

  Democracy, Battle, India

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• My 'Idea of India' calls not just for tolerance, but a celebration of all points of view. Where the sensibilities of every individual are respected

  Narendra Modi

  Views, Ideas, Tolerance

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• It has been Gujarat's strength to do development with Jan Bhagidari.

  Narendra Modi

  India, Gujarat, Development

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• Real time functioning should have the PM and the CMs of the states working in tandem. The Federal structure is important in letter and spirit, it is our strength

  Narendra Modi

  Real, Should Have, Pms

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• We need a Skilled India but Congress has created a Scam India in the last 10 years.

  Narendra Modi

  Years, India, Needs

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• Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia.

  Michael Mandelbaum

  Europe, People, Goal

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• When we say Bharat Vijay Rally, we intend to focus on making India emerge victorious over price rise, corruption, unemployment and mis-governance.

  Narendra Modi

  Focus, Democracy, India

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• People power must be combined with good governance to bring about real, deep and lasting change. This combination can achieve almost everything from eliminating corruption to ending malnutrition and illiteracy.

  Narendra Modi

  Real, Lasting Change, People

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• Global governance cannot be limited to the crafting of instruments related to the promotion of democracy. A key component must be the creation of fair and equitable rules to enhance the development prospects of developing countries.

  Kamla Persad-Bissessar

  Country, Keys, Democracy

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• I think President Karzai realizes exactly how important it is to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country now, step up endeavors to stop the drug trade and to deliver better governance. He said as much in his inaugural address.

  Anders Fogh Rasmussen

  Country, Fighting, Thinking

  "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• Every man, every woman who has to take up the service of government, must ask themselves two questions: ‘Do I love my people in order to serve them better? Am I humble and do I listen to everybody, to diverse opinions in order to choose the best path.’ If you don’t ask those questions, your governance will not be good.

  Pope Francis

  Humble, Men, Order

  "Pope Francis: We Need You in Washington, D.C." by Jim Wallis, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 26, 2013.

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• Inspiring scenes of people taking the future of their countries into their own hands will ignite greater demands for good governance and political reform elsewhere in the world, including in Asia and in Africa.

  William Hague

  Country, Hands, People

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• For 14 years no PM had gone to Jammu and Kashmir. Atal ji changed that and went to Jammu and Kashmir. He gave 3 Mantas- Insaniyat, Jamhuriat and Kashmiriyat (Humanity, democracy and J&K). We aspire to walk on that path

  Narendra Modi

  Years, Pms, Humanity

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• If we decide, we can change the pitiable condition of Indian economy. We have to take up the responsibility and show commitment.

  Narendra Modi

  Commitment, Responsibility, India

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• For an economy to prosper, trust between the states must be established, and their individual strengths be appreciated.

  Narendra Modi

  Individual Strength, Appreciated, Economy

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• Respect for human rights requires transparent and accountable institutions and governance as well as the effective participation of all individuals and civil society, who are an essential part of realizing social and people-centred sustainable development.

  Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

  Rights, People, Essentials

  "India: Urgent Call to Halt Odisha Mega-Steel Project Amid Serious Human Rights Concerns". "Alfred de Zayas' Human Rights Corner" blog, dezayasalfred.wordpress.com. October 01, 2013.

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• Urban development initiatives must match the aspirations of the middle class and the neo middle class.

  Narendra Modi

  Urban Development, Class, India

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• The way to end corruption is a progressive, policy driven state with proper implementation.

  Narendra Modi

  India, Way, Progressive

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• My focus is not merely a beautiful city, but a city that's made beautiful on the parameters of good health and cleanliness

  Narendra Modi

  Beautiful, Cities, Focus

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• 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.

  Narendra Modi

  Heart, Democracy, India

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• There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business. Keep your hands to yourself.

  P. J. O'Rourke

  Hands, Two, Mind Your Own Business

  "The Liberty Manifesto". P. J. O'Rourke's Speech for the opening of the Cato Institute's headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 6, 1993.

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