Our foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy. All social welfare programmes must be implemented efficiently. Agencies involved in the delivery of services should have a strong sense of duty and work in a… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
It is important that the decorum and dignity of the House is upheld at all times. The image of Parliament in the public mind… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
There is simply no way our nation can progress if its women population is left behind. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
My government will make efforts to realize the farming potential of rain-fed and dry land areas by ensuring healthy participation by all stakeholders and… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
Women have talent and intelligence but, due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
Terrorism is not a limited threat, it is a world wide operation. Today, many countries in the east, and in the west, in the… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
This post of President is a Constitutional post. It is the duty of everyone, all citizens to see that they respect the post... the… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
Five years ago, when I was elected, I had the feeling that the president doesn't have much to do. I've realized, though, that this… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
When I was put up as a candidate for this, I was a political person. But after becoming the president, I become non-political, a-political,… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
Financial institutions, the corporate world and civil society - all must uphold high standards of probity in their working. Only a genuine partnership between… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
When I took over, I thought that I must do something for the empowerment of women. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
