Top 75 Quotes & Sayings by Nirmala Sitharaman - Page 2

Major reforms include optimisation of the Signals establishments, restructuring of repair echelons, redeployment of ordnance echelons, better utilisation of supply and transport echelons, besides closure of military farms, and Army postal establishments in peace locations.

Having witnessed first-hand the prowess of the Western Fleet, I am confident that the Indian Navy is fully capable of defending the nation against any form of threat.

The challenge we face as a government is meeting expectations - not specific expectations, but the larger expectations: things that need to be changed and that Narendra Modi will do it as though he has a magic wand.

From the beginning of this century, for a decade as chief minister of Gujarat and for just over four years as India's PM, Modi has made an indelible mark in the annals of our history.

Rupee fluctuation is not so significant compared with the other currencies. Fluctuations in currencies has been fairly steady. As the finance minister often says, fluctuation is the new normal.

Bringing in timely laws that are the need of the hour requires nimbleness to get through the necessary legislative processes.

We should be proud of the soldiers who laid down their lives for our motherland. We should be proud of them.

PM Modi believes in detailed planning through extensive consultation. He is an example as a listener - no interruptions, no urgent phone calls, no distractions; he absorbs every input. He doesn't hesitate to say he needs more inputs, another round of briefing, or more time to mull over.

PM Modi's belief in Direct Benefit Transfer was force enough to give the necessary impetus for its efficient implementation.

We want to ensure that food is traded better, farmers get a better price, and consumers are able to access it at affordable prices.

We look at gold from the view of the Indian market, which loves to buy more and more gold.

The government's intention is to function, to have debates in Parliament, and to work in the interest of the people.

In India, elections happen every year in at least a few states.

The government took a decision to implement 'One Rank, One Pension' for defence personnel in 2015 and promised to pay arrears in four instalments. I can say that all OROP arrears have been cleared, with over Rs 10,788 crore being spent.

A lot of discussions and debates happen in our party. Isn't it good to have a democratically run party rather than a dynastic one? So obviously, discussions do happen, and they are for the good.