“I believe in expressing my view openly and in a forthright manner. After assuming the new responsibility, I will think over the matter and crystalize my approach. My government will do everything to take the country forward in all spheres.”

—  Chandra Shekhar

Source: Attar Chand The Long March: Profile of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar http://books.google.co.in/books?id=YY4I36ZbJ7gC&printsec=frontcover, Mittal Publications, 1991, p. 18

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