If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The State has nothing to do with it. The… - Lal Bahadur Shastri

Judiciary in India holds a place of pride in the country and outside. At present, there is a tendency in our country to defy law and authority. If this were continued, it would be a bad day for India and would cut at the very roots of our nascent democracy. The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.

Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.

Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people. Our country has often stood as a solid rock in the face of common danger and there is a deep underlying unity which runs like a golden thread through all our seeming diversity.