I feel Delhi always has a problem in understanding different regions and cultures.

Modi has misused institutions like the ED, Intelligence Bureau, CBI, RBI and National Statistical Commission for political gains and harassing his political opponents. Modi lost his credibility by all these acts.

I have been responsible for so many fronts in the past: The National Front, the United Front; the UNPA, too, was created by me.

In the past, some natives used to collude with Britishers. In the same way, YSRCP is now colluding with Centre.

I'm suggesting that the prohibition on people who survive on money coming from government, that includes pensioners and public servants, standing for Parliament - it's absurd.

In 1988, when democracy was restored, the military establishment was still very powerful. The extremist groups were still there. And when the aid and assistance to Pakistan was cut, we had to adopt harsh economic policies. So in a way, it showed that democracy doesn't pay, and the military was able to reassert itself.

I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.

Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.