India’s greatest strength lies in its ordinary working class people. The fact that the nameless, faceless Indian has started living in dignity is one of the strengths of this country. I also consider the unity that prevails in the chequered social pattern of the country as its strength.

Harsh Mander, human rights activist and writer

We pride ourselves on the success of an author, a filmmaker but not as a nation. But national pride is still lacking. A nuclear explosion is not enough to bring a country in the development fold, when caste system, dowry are still existent.

Ragu Rai, lensman

It will be difficult to pin-point one great thing about India. Everything about our nation is just amazing – our culture, our people, amazing food, the variety.

Javed Abidi, Disabled Rights Group

Our biggest strength is that we depend on each other in spite of so many different religions, culture and traditions. We are the most tolerant and patient country in the world.

Amjad Ali Khan, sarod maestro