Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Devisingh Patil)is an Indian politician who served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012. A member of the Indian National Congress, Patil is the only woman to hold the office. She previously served as the Governor of Rajasthan from 2004 to 2007...
NationalityIndian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth19 December 1934
CountryIndia
Pratibha Patil quotes about
needs world india
India seeks to be a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council... things like this don't happen automatically, you need constant dialogue and discussion with the world.
constant discussion india member permanent seeks
India seeks to be a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council... things like this don't happen automatically, you need constant dialogue and discussion with the world.
president citizens institutions
This post of President is a Constitutional post. It is the duty of everyone, all citizens to see that they respect the post... the institution of President.
hatred culture terrorism
It is an ideology born out of hatred and its adherents belong to no religion, culture or civilisation.
country design east
Terrorism is not a limited threat, it is a world wide operation. Today, many countries in the east, and in the west, in the north, and in the south, have been the targets of the nefarious designs of terrorists.
understanding india cooperation
India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.
country moving destiny
All issues, therefore, must be resolved through dialogue and there can be no place for violence. Negativity and rejection cannot be the path for a vibrant country that is moving to seek its destiny.
happiness art believe
I believe economic growth should translate into the happiness and progress of all. Along with it, there should be development of art and culture, literature and education, science and technology. We have to see how to harness the many resources of India for achieving common good and for inclusive growth.
erosion effort authority
There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.
rain way-forward land
A paradigm shift, where, in addition to physical inputs for farming, a focused emphasis placed on knowledge inputs can be a promising way forward. This knowledge-based approach will bring immense returns, particularly in rain fed and dry land farming areas.
government people high-standards
Financial institutions, the corporate world and civil society - all must uphold high standards of probity in their working. Only a genuine partnership between the Government and its people can bring about positive change to create a just society.
country responsibility successful
Parliament of the country is the repository of the sovereign will of the people, and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of both the government and the Opposition.
giving people doubt
Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own people's strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves?
views issues house
It is important that the decorum and dignity of the House is upheld at all times. The image of Parliament in the public mind should be one where proceedings, debates and discussions take place with a view to resolve issues through a constructive and co-operative approach.