This is the time for Back to Basics,

basics that have formed the essence of our culture

basics that provided the impetus to our Independence

Movement, basics that have built a modern, self-reliant

and self-confident India over the past half century

A time to reestablish the core values

that have made India unique.

A time to rejoice in our diversities and reiterate our unities.

A time to reestablish the rule of law

and repair our secular fabric.

A time to revive economic growth.

A time to reinforce social justice and equity.

A time to reinvigorate agriculture.

A time to respond to the aspirations of our youth and women.

A time to reinject clarity and consistency in governance.

A time to rekindle the flame of all-inclusive,

composite, pluralistic nationalism.

A time to reject the forces of bigotry and divisiveness.

A time to reinvent the politics as an instrument

of social change based on conscience, competence,

compassion and commitment.