Unfortunately, terror is now linked to immigration, and anyone with dark skin or a beard or a Muslim name is suspect. Russia, France, then the United Kingdom, and now even Germany have no qualms about going far beyond their borders to strike at the enemies of their countries. P. Chidambaram Read Quote
As far as the Congress is concerned, we condemn any attempts to oppress the Dalits in strongest terms. If there are parties trying to fan the OBC-Dalit divide in Tamil Nadu, we need to collectively condemn them. P. Chidambaram Read Quote
I don’t think anyone has qualms in saying victory to the people of India. But when a political party appropriates such a slogan and says this is the definition of patriotism, those who say it are patriotic and those who don’t are not patriotic, then I reject that definition. P. Chidambaram Read Quote
I firmly believe that the Constitution is the most powerful challenge to illiberal tendencies. If the Constitution is followed in letter and spirit and if the laws are made in the spirit in which Constitution was made, liberties can indeed be protected. P. Chidambaram Read Quote
When I came back to India after Harvard Business School, I started as a lawyer and as a trade union leader. P. Chidambaram Read Quote
Let me tell you, very frankly, when I went to the Harvard Business School I was more or less a committed socialist. P. Chidambaram Read Quote
I have maintained that the people of India are ahead of their governments. The people of India are at least 10 to 15 years ahead of their governments. P. Chidambaram Read Quote