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 is not a rubber-stamp position. — 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
There is simply no way our nation can progress if its women population is left behind. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share
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
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
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
There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
When I took over, I thought that I must do something for the empowerment of women. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share
While bringing about reforms and improving institutions, we have to be cautious that while shaking the tree to remove the bad fruit, we do… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share
Parliament of the country is the repository of the sovereign will of the people, and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of both… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share
A paradigm shift, where, in addition to, physical inputs for farming, a focused emphasis placed on knowledge inputs, can be a promising way forward.… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share
