'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'
'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'
'We have to be equally vigilant in the central sector which is where Barahoti lies and also in the Joshimath area.'
'However, a lot of preparatory work would have to go in and China must be prepared to announce an end to the standoff by disengaging from the remaining areas along the LAC.'
'There are three pillars of concern: The expansion of Hindu majoritarianism, the concentration of executive power and decay of independent institutions, and curbs on free expression and dissent.'
'If things don't work on the ground and they continue moving at this pace, it will vanish.'
'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.' 'I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards contributing to make good laws.'
'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'
'China would want to take a tougher stance against India forming those strategic partnerships and prevent Quad from becoming a military alliance.'
'Modi's charisma and appeal is unparalleled.' 'Yogi has his own appeal and people connect.' 'He is seen as trustworthy, hardworking and honest.' 'People feel that these qualities are both common to Yogi and Modi.'
'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'
'The central BJP has worked out an arrangement -- Yogi manages the state while Modi manages the Centre.'
'Both Modi and Yogi are contesting this election together.' 'Both bring their individual strengths to BJP in UP.'
More rural women are having babies in government hospitals. Facilities have improved, but Bihar has is a long way to go in public health.
'If Ranil Wickremesinghe starts repressing and suppressing the protesters who represent the people, that will pose a danger for him to continue in office.'
'We would have faced many more Galwans had Indian troops not reacted and retaliated the way they did.'
'There is no such thing as ultimate survivability.'
'It's all comparative -- who outperforms, who uses tactics, who optimises technology to the best is what makes the difference.'
'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'
'The wise men learn lessons in war.' 'The smart men learn lessons from others, it's only the foolish who learn the wrong lesson.'
'The people of Jammu and Kashmir are your own people. Do not use them as cannon fodder in your laboratory.'
'The aim of Russian policy is to reform European security, stop NATO expansion and in a more general sense -- set up the new rules of relations between the great powers.' 'From this perspective. the invasion of Ukraine is quite pointless.'
'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'
Kanyakumari is the tip of India and will convey the symbol that from the tip of India, the Congress is on its way up.
'We can't be outliers. We can't be bystanders. We have to be players.' 'The Taliban also need India to balance the winners in this game.'
'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'
'The Rajapaksas have been in active politics for decades and survived many challenges, but they seem to have misread this one.'
'Please don't think that Kashmiris have accepted the abrogation of Article 370.' 'Please don't misconstrue silence as acceptance.'
'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.'
'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'
'Over the years he has been getting a feeling of being sidelined by his uncle.'
'India's defining characteristic has been its ability to manage and sustain democratic governance through an accommodation of ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity.'
'Outside the core voter base of upper caste Hindus, there is a large section unhappy with the performance of the BJP.'
'India's challenge is status quo ante. China's challenge is a face-saving exit'
'It is a game of patience. We have to stand firm and tire them out, which we are doing.'
'Congress leaders don't believe in themselves and in the potential of the party.' 'Unless they have faith in themselves, only then will the public have faith in them.'
'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'
'We are seeing 50% fewer cases now.' 'It is primarily due to the lockdown.'
'Even during the worst days during the 1990s, India was dealing with the Taliban.'
'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'
'After he died the phrase that struck me most about him was that 'Sam restored the izaat of the Army'.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform.
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