We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries…I want the freedom of my country… - Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

…in view of insecurity of life, property and honour of the minority communities in the eastern wing of Pakistan [present-day Bangladesh] and general denial of all human rights to them, the government of India should, in addition to relaxing restrictions in migration of people belonging to the minority communities from East Pakistan to the Indian Union, also consider steps for enlisting the world opinion.

The claims of the most backward sections like the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, who have suffered neglect and have hard to endure disabilities for many centuries. It would be my proud privilege to work for the establishment of a more just social order.