Lalit Modi Quotes

Since Modi's Mumbai sign-off, much commentary has been focused on the brand-dilution potential inherent in its scandals. MS Dhoni doesn't think we should worry: 'IPL as a brand can survive on its own.' Shilpa Shetty, 'brand ambassador' of the Rajasthan Royals, tweets that we should: 'Custodians of Cricket must not hamper d Brandvalue of this viable sport.' Hampering d Brandvalue, insists new IPL boss Chirayu Amin, is the furthest thing from his mind: 'IPL's brand image is strong and nobody can touch that.' Harsha Bhogle, however, frets for the nation: 'Within the cricket world, Brand India will take a hit.'

Not much more than a week after Modi's first tell-all tweets, the media was anxiously consulting Brand Finance's managing director, Unni Krishnan. Had there been any brand dilution yet? It was, said the soothsayer gravely, 'too early to say'. He could, however, confirm the following: 'The wealth that can be created by the brand is going to be substantially significant for many stakeholders. A conducive ecosystem has to be created to move the brand to the next level… We have to build the requisite bandwidth to monetise these opportunities.' Er, yeah… what he said. Anyway, placing a value on the IPL brand has clearly been quite beneficial to Brand Finance's brand. ~ Gideon Haigh

Sambit Bal may be right that this is a scandal the IPL needed. It certainly brings fans face-to-face with the tangled reality of their amusement, based as it is on a self-seeking, self-perpetuating commercial oligarchy issued licenses to exploit cricket as they please. Whether the fans care is another matter: one of the reasons Indians have embraced economic liberalisation so fervently is a shoulder-shrugging resignation about the efficiency and integrity of their institutions. Given the choice between Lalit Modi, with his snappy suits and his soi-disant 'Indian People's League', and the BCCI, stuffed with grandstanding politicians and crony capitalists, where would your loyalties lie? ~ Gideon Haigh

Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality. ~ Narendra Modi

Elections in India are not contests between personalities. They are ultimately battles involving political parties; promises and pledges that political parties make; the vision and programmes that political parties bring to the table. So although, Modi's style is 'I, me, myself,' I don't think 2014 elections as a Modi versus Rahul contest. ~ Jairam Ramesh

BRICS must provide a united and clear voice in shaping a peaceful, balanced and stable world. We must harness each other's strengths, in knowledge, skills and resources. ~ Narendra Modi

For you I am neither the PM or CM. Our bond is a bond of affection and I am your sevak. ~ Narendra Modi

You will see India as a country of opportunities, unmatched across the world. India can be a role model of growth and cohesiveness for the rest of the world. ~ Narendra Modi

India was never Hindu. India has to be diverse, otherwise, there is no India. ~ Sayam Asjad

It is our dream that by the time we celebrate the 75th year of independent India, all the slums are replaced by cemented houses. ~ Narendra Modi

People's participation is the essence of good governance. ~ Narendra Modi

France and Germany have the manufacturing and skill base which is useful to us. France is our dependable strategic partner. ~ Narendra Modi

To boldly go where no man has gone before" says the iconic Captain's Oath in the Star Trek series. Humanity seeks to live adventures, either by conquering mountains or the seas, or by watching war movies, space adventures, fantasies and thrillers. But often the greatest adventure of them all is to negotiate through a lifetime. ~ Ritu Lalit

Can someone tell me, whatever we are doing, have we asked ourselves if our work has helped the poor or come to benefit the nation in any way? We should come out of the 'Why should I care' attitude and dedicate ourselves to the nation's progress. ~ Narendra Modi

Our culture is our strength be it music, dance, poetry or anything, and these are very precious. ~ Narendra Modi

The image of a country is not just about economic and military strength. The soft face of a country also makes a difference. Sports are one such soft power which can capture the world's attention to India. ~ Narendra Modi

We do not need men and women from other planets to develop India. Our people, our youth are skilled. ~ Narendra Modi

It takes time to change established mindset. It is a difficult task. But we have five years. This is not about Modi ... Modi is only one of its 1.2 billion people ... This is a people's task. ~ Narendra Modi

Nobody wants to remain poor. Those who are poor want to move away from poverty. That is why, all our programmes must be for the poor. All our schemes must serve the poor. ~ Narendra Modi

Real time functioning should have the PM and the CMs of the states working in tandem. The Federal structure is important in letter and spirit, it is our strength ~ Narendra Modi

Whatever work you do, you think are you doing this for the good of the nation? That's the basic training. The other basic training is discipline. Your life should be disciplined. The other thing they say is what work you get, do it well. ~ Narendra Modi

Urbanisation is not a crisis but an opportunity, seeing it as a crisis is wrong. And not just villages, we want everyone to get opportunities wherever they are staying. Aatma gaav ki ho aur suvidha sheher ki ho, this is what we believe. ~ Narendra Modi

The spirit of sacrifice and selflessness of the defence forces is an inspiration for all Indians. Strong armed forces are necessary for an atmosphere of peace, amity, harmony and brotherhood in the country. ~ Narendra Modi

We women think men are obsessed with sex, and we're so wrong. Men care about being comfortable. Old jackets, old habits, old ways, old sweethearts, they want all that. They hate change, it gets them unsettled, and they get enough of that when they face challenges at work. They want to come home and regenerate in the cocoon of being Mama's pet. It is not surprising that men don't understand the need for growing up. They don't realize that setting boundaries with parents is the most important thing we need to do in our lives. ~ Ritu Lalit

India has seen a dream of Digital India. From latest science to latest technology, everything should be available at the tip of one's finger. ~ Narendra Modi

What is Maximum Governance, Minimum Government? It means government has no business to be in business. ~ Narendra Modi

Development has to result in jobs. What we need is not just more production, but mass production and production by masses. ~ Narendra Modi

The root of democracy is in mass education. This foundation becomes stronger, when the citizens of tomorrow, our children are also educated about the electoral process. ~ Narendra Modi

We should walk together, work together and progress together. We should move ahead with this mantra. ~ Narendra Modi

Divide and rule is the way Congress does their politics while we say let's unite and do development. ~ Narendra Modi

India's democracy where over 1 billion people have a voice in deciding their future is a world example of how governance can incorporate diversity into a movement for inclusive growth. New modes of democratic engagement, especially through using e-governance are allowing greater access to fundamental rights for all our people. ~ Narendra Modi

For an economy to prosper, trust between the states must be established, and their individual strengths be appreciated. ~ Narendra Modi

I do take pride in saying that in spite of being in public life for so long, there is not a single case against me, not even for wrongly parking a scooter or driving on the wrong side. ~ Narendra Modi

India is a democracy; it is in our DNA. As far as the different political parties are concerned, I firmly believe that they have the maturity and wisdom to make decisions that are in the best interests of the nation. ~ Narendra Modi

Coming out of indecisiveness and being determined is the pre condition for being called young. ~ Narendra Modi

Even if one child falls in a borewell, the entire country gets worried; we must generate more awareness about hundreds of children who are unable to survive due to lack of primary healthcare facilities. ~ Narendra Modi

While 1857 was about 'Swaraj ki ladai', the 2014 elections would be about 'Surajya ki ladai'. ~ Narendra Modi

Before I became a chief minister, I never thought that one day I'd be the chief minister. ~ Narendra Modi

Transparency is the key to good governance & e-governance is the only effective way of transparent governance. ~ Narendra Modi

I recently assured Public Sector Banks they will have total autonomy in taking business decisions. ~ Narendra Modi