In defence, 'Make in India' is happening in a big way, and it is not happening without orders coming from the ministry.

I respect the Forces... but civil services also have a contribution to make. They are there to bridge administration with Forces. They are critical, and I give credit to them. I don't claim to have done miracles in bridging it, but I have just said the two lines can go parallel.

We have heard the Chinese refer to the Shangri-La Dialogue speech at various points. You have a lot of articulations about the top leadership itself about what is the spirit of India-China relations. There is a very clear understanding between the two countries about the defence relationship.

The strategy of any party would be to see how best it can defeat the party in power.

It is not true at all that a free market will ensure a democracy. It doesn't. There must be a balance between a free market and some regulations which are essential in order to safeguard the interests of consumers and of people in general.

Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.

A secular worldview hostile to biblical values has overrun our culture and permeated our government.

Maintain democracy or go to dictatorship: that is what is at stake in these elections.