I never watch myself on TV: Vinod Nagpal

One individual does not matter in the management of a country; my being there or not is not going to make a change.
V. P. Singh inThe Telegraph

Mr Singh has seen himself in the role of a Savonarola who would burn down Rome rather than allow "sin" to prosper. The vengeance with which he went after the tallest men in Indian industry as finance minister spoke for itself.
Girilal Jain inThe Times of India

Where Mr Gandhi tripped was in his choice of advisers and his belief that through fiats and an ostentatious display of impatience by transferring officials and demoting them,, he could change the, face of the country overnight.
S. Nihal SinghinThe Indian Post

We have been taking a very liberal view in order to promote joint ventures abroad.
Brahm Dutt, minister of state for finance, replying to queries in the Lok Sabha on why no action was taken against Madhavrao Scindia for violating FERA

If anyone was found guilty of violating any RBI regulations, they would not be allowed to go scot free.
Rajiv Gandhiintervening in the Rajya Sabha debate the next day, on the issue of loans raised by Reliance.

I am not keen on the post (of West Bengal Pradesh Congress(I) chief), but I am not resigning.
Priya Ranjan Das Munshi inThe Telegraph

The Government seems to think there is instant diplomacy.... There is instant coffee but no instant diplomacy. One day you cannot say everything is right with Pakistan and contradict yourself the next day by saying nothing is right with Pakistan.
A.P. VenkateswaraninSunday

There is no demand for Khalistan in Punjab. The militants are the victimised party. I felt the same warmth when they hugged me which I feel when my son does it.
Sunil DuttinThe Sunday Observer

Amitabh Bachchan went to Allahabad after 30 years to fight an election. I come here (Bihar) 30 times a year.
Shatrughan SinhainThe Week