Amarinder Singh Quotes

Amarinder Singh

Profession : Politician

Birth : March 11, 1942

If Punjab could remain unaffected by the Hindutva plank and vote for development agenda, then the tide can, and will, turn in other states too.

Amarinder Singh

You know the fact is that whenever there is a celebration for a person as great as Guru Nanakji, it is done by the government.

Amarinder Singh

Green Revolution 1.0 came in 1966-67. I was a farmer then myself. Back then, we were getting food from wherever there was a surplus, Australia, the U.S., Canada. We signed an agreement with Americans and were getting wheat from them.

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Punjab makes up 2 per cent of India's population and yet it produces 40 per cent of the nation's food pool. Even now, if tomorrow there is famine, it will be the Punjabi farmer who saves you. So, don't rely on the plenty of today, there may be a paucity tomorrow. Don't write Punjab off.

Amarinder Singh

Intelligence inputs are not something one can talk about.

Amarinder Singh

The Modi government says the farm laws will open agriculture to the corporate world. Who says this not already open to corporate sector? In Punjab, we have Pepsi and ITC buying potatoes. All my kinnows from Hoshiarpur and Ferozepur are going to Chennai. The system is already open.

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You may have Leftist ideologies, southern Punjab always had a leftist ideology.

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Why should somebody who joined the Congress three years ago become the president in place of Jakhar who has spent his life in the party?

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Let me say at the outset, there would be no space for vendetta politics in Punjab.

Amarinder Singh

I can't change my ministers. They are all doing a good job.

Amarinder Singh

Companies such as Wipro and Infosys are giving good jobs and salaries.

Amarinder Singh

With its largely agrarian society, Punjab is affected more than many other states by the Centre's anti-farmer stance.

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When I became the CM in 2002, I had to quit the boards of some institutions, where I was a member.

Amarinder Singh

Akalis are going to be down in the dumps, they and the BJP, whether they stay together or fight separately.

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Delhi is a Punjabi city and everyone has relations in Punjab.

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As far Bikram Singh Majithia is concerned, let me reiterate what I have maintained all through, even during my election rallies. That my government will not indulge in any vendetta politics, but at the same time, anyone found guilty of any crime or misdemeanor will not be spared.

Amarinder Singh

The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.

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You have to live. I cannot say you cut off your income and become corrupt.

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We have controlled the law and order to ensure that the people of Punjab can live and breathe in peace, without fear.

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I am not striking any note. I am just putting the facts before the people, that it is the Pakistan Army which is spreading terror in India, sending terrorists to Punjab, and I won't stand for it.

Amarinder Singh