Atal Bihari Vajpayee

My message to the people and rulers of Pakistan is, 'As neighbours, we want peace and friendship and cooperation with you so that together we can change the face of South Asia.' ”

It is true that of all the states in India, Nagaland has a unique history. We are sensitive to this historical fact. But this uniqueness has in no way diminished the spirit of patriotism among the Naga people. ”

The BJP is not a party dependent on a single individual, nor is it tied to the apron strings of a family. ”

We believe in equal respect for all faiths. ”

There was an implicit conviction that the UN would be stronger than the sum of its constituent member-states. ”

You can change friends but not neighbours. ”

The BJP regards Muslims as Indians and human beings. ”

Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care, political participation and advancement of one's own culture and social organisation. ”

Our objective should be to firmly deal with terrorism and its sponsors, financiers, and arms suppliers. At the same time, our doors should always be open for processes which would restore peace, development, and progress to societies which have been devastated by terrorism over many generations. ”

The spending in science and technology need to be to increased. ”