Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Anurag Thakur - Page 2

Prem Kumar Dhumal has thrice represented Hamirpur parliamentary constituency and has amazing rapport throughout the constituency.

The new Tests centres are as good as other major venues. For example, Pune and Dharmshala are much better grounds than most others. So why should they be left behind?

It has been raised many times whether media, corporate houses, sports bodies and NGOs should come under RTI or not. It is not up to you or me to decide. It is up to the government to decide on that.

If you see cricket, the IPL is going on and then there is the World Cup. If cricketers can play two tournaments back-to-back, then why can't players from other sports?

I have never shied away from responsibility.

The Narendra Modi government has worked for the betterment of the agricultural sector as a whole and towards the goal of doubling the farmer's income.

We do realise that fans are the foundation of Indian cricket.

I feel that the law should ensure speedy justice to girls, be it from poor, rich or backward communities, and for this, the Modi government has made laws.

The establishment of rail line and railway network expansion has always been of prime importance.

Hamirpur has a high literacy rate and most people are well-settled. It is also home to a significant number of Army men, government employees and farmers.

Truly sports is a great unifier as our athletes come from villages and cities, north to south, from east to west.

If cricketers from remote cities can play for India, then why can't Test cricket go to remote places? The idea is to promote the game.

We will continue to support our sportspersons and we endeavour to make India a sporting powerhouse.

The Hamirpur parliamentary segment stands tall with projects across sectors ranging from educational institutes, health facilities, roads and railway. My focus will be on ensuring their timely completion.

It's the passion for the game that attracts politicians to cricket.

If you look at Mohali, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, they host T20 games, IPL all in a year. That's the reason the crowd stays away from the Tests matches.

It is a challenge to get crowds for Test matches.

The IPL has given a lot not just to players and associations, but also to the overall economy of the country.

I organised the Himachal Pradesh State Olympics, which was a huge success.

There are no fragments within the BJP.

Ram Lal Thakur is not only a five-time MLA but also three-time minister, yet he lacks a single achievement to his name.

People from all walks of life have benefited from pro-people schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

From food security to housing, from job creation to healthcare, from financial inclusion to insurance - we have adopted a holistic approach towards social welfare.

My detractors must do a fact check and rather comment and criticise on my work and performance.

While I can make do with technology for other administrative work, I have to be physically present in my constituency, or I will be marked absent.

There is no shortage of talent in hockey in India.

My grandfather was in the Indian Army, and my father started working to fund his own higher education and joined evening classes.

I think it is very important to clean sport, not only in one field but all.

I am extremely honoured to have been promoted to the rank of Captain. I would like to reaffirm my commitment for serving the people and the call of duty towards mother India.

The NCA should be the ultimate centre of excellence in the country. If a player from India, or some other country, has any requirement, it should serve as a one-stop shop for him. It should also be helpful for the umpires, coaches and curators, and work towards strengthening the cricket academies across various states.

People with malicious intentions will never succeed in disrupting the peace and harmony of India.

A game of soccer is popular because its rules don't change often.

Hamirpur along with the entire state has had witnessed significant development under the leadership of PK Dhumal.

The historical achievements for my constituency and welfare schemes of the Modi government has touched each and every person and reached across each and every household.

We are informing the media about decisions taken by BCCI from time to time. We are trying to be more transparent and accountable in our working.

If Australia and England are finding it difficult to sell their broadcasting rights you can't blame BCCI for that.

Sourav was a great cricketer, he performed on the field, would like to see him perform off the field as a cricket administrator.

When opportunities are few, only hard work pays.

Half-baked truth is dangerous - be it the propaganda of media or somebody else.

Whether it is Ujjwala Yojana, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, PM Awas Yojana or the Jal Jeevan Mission, we are always striving to create better livelihood for our citizens and to bridge the gap between the classes.