AMIT SHAH

Except two or three parties, most parties are dependent on one family. I believe that only parties where internal democracy is alive can achieve the ideals of democracy.

Politics is not a laboratory experiment where you can control everything. You have to take calls even when you feel that matters may spin out of your hand.

Since when has delivering a fitting reply to a terror attack become politicisation of security?

In politics, the leaders are supposed to work and work.

First, only a stable government can do good for the nation and deliver development. By stable government, I mean one with a full majority. Then, only a strong leader can resolve the problems of the people.

I have always lived among the people of Gujarat. I know public sentiments.

On certain issues, one has to rise above party politics for the country to run.

After forming government in 2019, the BJP will undertake a nationwide identification of illegal infiltrators living in the country.

My image is the creation of media.

Any government cannot work or function if it does not enjoy popular support.

In a democratic party, where internal democracy is alive, there are bound to be different views.

BJP is ready to go to any extent to protest for the rights of Ayyappa devotees. Beliefs should be respected. Man-woman equality is must, but gender equality cannot be established by giving entry to men and women together. There are several temples that deny men entry.

Wherever I go, the people respond positively to me; they give me respect.

Sometimes you get more credit than you deserve.

I do what I want. Everybody does what he likes. What is so unique about it?

I will not do anything against the basic principles of my party. The Bharatiya Janata Party will function under its declared policy.

This is a country of strong beliefs. Just because some two people say something, people don't bow down.

If Kerala wants development like other states in the country, then a BJP Government has to be formed here.

In public life, differences should not deter us from acknowledging the good work done by others whom we may not agree with.

India is the land of Shivaji Maharaj, and its security is responsibility of us all.

Irrespective of economic theories, we will take decisions in the larger interest of the poor people.

Remember, our focus should remain on development because it is development alone that can transform this nation as well as the lives of its people.

Kejriwal's only mantra is to tell lies and talk forcefully and repeatedly, but Delhi cannot develop with telling lies.

My target is to expand the BJP's influence everywhere.

All parties have one leader at the top who is the first among equals.