The road to our country's development will, therefore, depend on the progress of our states. Yet, they have to have a national vision; Unless they are firm in their resolve, our country would not be able to reach its rightful place in the comity of nations. India's federal structure is a basic feature of our constitution... (It) represents unity in diversity. While performing their duties, civil servants would have to respect this aspect.


Quoted on Sify News, "India's development depends on its states: President", April 4, 2014.

Pranab Mukherjee Quotes

The road to our country's development will, therefore, depend on the progress of our states. Yet, they have to have a national vision; Unless they...

The road to our country's development will, therefore, depend on the progress of our states. Yet, they have to have a national vision; Unless they...

The road to our country's development will, therefore, depend on the progress of our states. Yet, they have to have a national vision; Unless they...

The road to our country's development will, therefore, depend on the progress of our states. Yet, they have to have a national vision; Unless they...