Ram Nath Kovind : (8) " A Republic is its people. " - Ram Nath Kovind " Sanitation and cleanliness are among the humblest of the civic virtues, and it is easy to underestimate their significance. " - Ram Nath Kovind " From day one, the mission of my government based on transparency was to improve the lives of our citizens, to eradicate their difficulties owing to poor governance, and to make sure that the benefit of public services reach the lowest strata of the society. " - Ram Nath Kovind " We need to build an India that is an economic leader as well as a moral exemplar. For us, those two touchstones can never be separate. They are and must forever be linked. " - Ram Nath Kovind " My government accords top most priority to national security. Therefore, effective steps are being taken to tackle terrorism and naxalism. " - Ram Nath Kovind " A disciplined and morally upright nation is built by disciplined and morally upright institutions. " - Ram Nath Kovind " Everywhere, across continents, Gandhiji is mentioned, cherished and remembered as an icon for all humanity. He is the embodiment of India. " - Ram Nath Kovind " The United Nations Award for India’s efforts in the field of environment conservation has made every Indian proud. " - Ram Nath Kovind