Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Anurag Thakur

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian politician Anurag Thakur.
Last updated on September 17, 2024.
Anurag Thakur

Anurag Singh Thakur is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. He is the current Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the Second Modi ministry. Previously, Thakur served as a Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs. He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in May 2008 in a by poll as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Coming from a political family of Himachal Pradesh, he is a long serving, four time Member of Parliament, being a member of 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Lok Sabha.

I never thought about positions. All I wanted in life was to play for the country.
Bank should be healthy and robust system should be there to lend more, more credit should be available and that can only happen with the financial health of the bank being right.
We have formed a committee of secretaries which will chalk out a strategy to attract investment in the country. — © Anurag Thakur
We have formed a committee of secretaries which will chalk out a strategy to attract investment in the country.
India should emerge as a destination that attracts people to invest here, which, in turn, will give a boost to investment, industrial growth and employment opportunities.
I firmly believe that we must evaluate, explore and encourage new ideas with an open mind.
The regulator banned cryptocurrency... then there was an order from the Supreme Court. So, in the absence of any strong law, it was very important for us to come out with a comprehensive law-one for the private digital currency and second for the government for its digital form of currency, or the virtual currency.
We want your pre-field income tax returns to reach to you and we are working on it. We are also working to simplify GST returns.
Some bold and structural reforms have been initiated such as easing on limits on foreign direct investment in defence manufacturing, privatisation of six more airports and allowing private sector in commercial coal mining, which will open up investment in these sectors.
Various economists and experts had suggested increasing government spending to fight COVID-19, to help the poor survive. On the other hand, businesses were helped so that the jobs are protected. As a result, the fiscal deficit may look slightly high.
I have always had the passion of joining the army.
You have to look at cricket from a global perspective. The ICC is also looking at the BCCI for some kind of leadership, to take cricket to the next level. So the ICC is incomplete without the BCCI.
Young people get lured into love and affection but should not be forced to change religion.
You have to make your way into the hearts of youth, and Modi stays there.
Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand. Pakistan needs to know that cricket can't be played when the security and peace of our nation are affected. — © Anurag Thakur
Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand. Pakistan needs to know that cricket can't be played when the security and peace of our nation are affected.
Elections have been free and fair with full participation of the people, reinforcing that the ballot is mightier than the bullet.
The big issue is how much money can the government infuse for the capitalisation of the banks when we have quite a few private banks doing well. Does the government of India really require this number of public sector banks?
I am a small party worker. I tried to perform in Parliament. Maximum attendance, maximum number of questions asked and maximum participation in debates.
I am very, very optimistic that India is going to do well. Our economy has strong fundamentals, can withstand any cyclical winds.
The government will continue to support India's paralympians with facilities and funding so that they may continue to excel internationally.
If taxpayers' money goes into paying salaries and bearing expenses of Air India and other entities that require funding every year, then the government needs to evaluate if it can run them successfully or let someone else run it.
If you have a look a few years back down the line then you will find that the previous government had made a big announcement related to the solar mission but nothing was implemented at the ground level. But after the Paris agreement, PM Modi took its leadership in his hand which resulted into International Solar Alliance.
The Olympic Games showed us that with self-discipline and dedication we can be champions.
In a free country like India, where you are free to practice any religion and pray - whether gurudwara, masjid, temple - why should anyone be forced to convert? Why should anyone be mislead or misinformed or real identity be kept and the real name be hidden.
I was the chairman of the IT committee of Parliament for 5 years.
In 2011, I started a program, India First, and started a yatra from Kolkata to Kashmir, stand with Indian Army and begin process to fight for Kashmir.
Fake News has become a matter of concern in the country.
Since my re-entry into cricket as the president of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, I have given my 100 percent.
The government's focus is very clear: borrow, build, monetise and repay.
If banks earn more profits, the employees will benefit.
We'd like to encourage more regional and national tournaments for our paralympians so they can regularly compete and hone their skills.
PM Narendra Modi himself is a strong advocate of embracing technology in various aspects of governance.
Many countries are looking at the virtual currency and the digital currency. Now, the issue is a virtual currency by the government, digital currency by the government that is one area to look but on the other hand, there are private cryptocurrencies as well.
If you come from a family like Gandhi family, people have high expectations. He needed to perform. I wish Rahul could have more attendance, participated more, and believed in democracy, in the parliamentary system. He speaks more outside, less in Parliament.
The government is simply working to ensure that the farmers get better price discovery for their produce.
During 2009-2014, the Budget allocation for agriculture increased by a meagre 8.5 percent. From 2014-2019, the Modi government hiked it by 38.8 percent. By opposing the passage of these historic Acts in Parliament, the Congress exposed itself.
The government's approach in extending support to athletes for international competitions has undergone a transformational change.
From my playing days, I have believed hard work and sincerity works.
Tourism is a very very important sector for us. Hospitality is an important sector for us. Civil Aviation is an important sector for us. In a country like India where they contribute to the GDP, not only GDP but millions of jobs have been provided through these sectors.
The BJP is going to do well. We will be the number one party as people have blessed us. — © Anurag Thakur
The BJP is going to do well. We will be the number one party as people have blessed us.
I'll say the year 2020 will be known as the year of reforms.
As I see my responsibility as BCCI secretary, as a Parliamentarian, life of every Indian is very important to me.
Tokyo 2020 was an Olympic Games of many firsts for India. The success of Team India at the Olympics is a reflection of how New India desires and aspires to dominate the world... even in sports.
We are committed to making as many cricket stadiums as possible.
Opening up of the coal mining and mineral sector at the same time has been a very positive step towards self-reliance.
The government is very much open when it comes to digital currencies.
Bharatiya Jan Sangh and its founder Shyama Prasasd Mukherjee, who hailed from West Bengal, quit his job as a minister and fought for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ours is a party of fight and fightbacks.
We have our ears to the ground and have been listening to the farmers.
Some people do politics, let them, my best wishes to them.
We have taken measures to ensure businesses stay afloat during the pandemic and undertaken historic structural reforms to accelerate growth post-Covid. — © Anurag Thakur
We have taken measures to ensure businesses stay afloat during the pandemic and undertaken historic structural reforms to accelerate growth post-Covid.
The government should spend money earned through taxes on social welfare schemes, create infrastructure and in other priority areas, whether national security or providing good quality healthcare, education or water.
The Finance Ministry will ensure regular assessment so that our announcements, especially those pertaining to the banking sector, are implemented in a time-bound manner. We are here to support small businesses and the industry at large.
Rahul Gandhi can't be a youth icon only if the Congress projects him like that. People have to decide.
Corporate tax rate cut is a big decision and giving tax exemption of up to Rs 1.45 lakh crore in a year is not a small thing, it is a big deal.
Do not underestimate the intelligence of our farmers. They are not part of the protests staged by the Congress, which is resorting to gimmicks such as burning tractors.
I want to assure all Yes Bank depositors that their money is safe.
You will see more fluctuation, I believe, in the private cryptocurrency rather than the fiat.
The whole world has praised India's efforts in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. We will win this war by wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and cleanliness.
Every state tries to attract more investment for its growth.
The UPA government was known for policy paralysis whereas the Modi government is known for reforms.
We take all elections seriously. We are 24/7 politicians working for the interests of the country and its people. We are not like others who relax and enjoy power.
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