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Independence is a very subjective assessment.

All wisdom does not reside in Delhi.

Evidence points out that if you raise tariffs too much it will increase smuggling.

People understand what is good for them in the long run. In the long run, what is good for people is that India's economy continues to grow at clipping pace, 8% and above, that itself brings host of benefits to the people. It brings better roads, it brings better schools, brings more money to the communities, it brings more jobs.

From P. Chidambaram

A government can do only what is feasible given the political and economic context.

From P. Chidambaram

I don't think we should label budgets even before the budget is presented.

From P. Chidambaram

We cannot afford to leave the poor behind.

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I think people respect governments that take decisions and act decisively.

From P. Chidambaram

Two successive commissioners in London police were fired by the mayor that came into office. That doesn't mean the police in London is not independent and does not exercise powers. Ultimately it is the political executive that has to answer.

From P. Chidambaram

The police force cannot be completely independent of the executive government.

From P. Chidambaram

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