They should be encouraged to do better as they are our strength. But they must work for the betterment of the party without hoping for electoral gains.

The future of each of us is inter-connected and all of us should work together by following the path laid down by former leaders of the party for the development of the country and its brighter future.

Returning to power in northern India is very important for the Congress party. No magic wand will work. We have to make our efforts. It will be a long and difficult struggle for us.

It was through the private world of family that the public world of politics came alive for me: living in intimate proximity with people for whom larger questions of ideology and belief, as well as issues relating to politics and governance, were vivid daily realities.

Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky.

I don't disown our responsibility and my responsibility as Prime Minister,