If I had chosen the populist course, it would have been a breach of the trust placed in me by the people.

People's blessings give you the power to work tirelessly. The only thing required is commitment.

Some people will have to be afraid. Those who plunder the nation, deliver injustice, will have to feel scared of me. And I am not afraid of admitting this. Government cannot be so lenient that it forgives them.

I fully understand the expectations of the state governments. Thus, I am better placed to work closely with the chief ministers.

Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people.

In the political system, we are a team; politics and bureaucracy, we are a team. The politicians, bureaucrats and the people, we are a team.