It is an advantage for India now because the country is entering the demographic dividend phase while China is exiting it.

We are on the right track. But the challenge is to put effective birth control measures in the northern states.

Education is the key to a better economy and a controlled population. Until now, the world blamed India for its huge population, but now it could envy it.

Peace, so elusive in the past many decades, now finally prevails all over the country.

What a wonderful country we live in that opportunities are open like this.

I didn't come here without a visa, like everyone from China and Vietnam and Cuba. I came here by special plane... received by the ambassador, by the president of the United States. I should be the most honored man in your country.