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For me, it all begins with faith; it begins with what matters most, and I try and put what I believe to be moral truth first. My philosophy of government second. And my politics third.

As far as the public is concerned, India is amazingly secular.

Unity and secularism will be the motto of the government. We can't afford divisive polity in India.

If India is not secular, then India is not India at all.

I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden.

My political beliefs are my moral, quasi-religious framework.

Politics in America is the binding secular religion.

Let no one challenge India's secularism.

For me, my country comes first. Nothing else matters but my country. I always felt that the best way to express your patriotism is to spread love, and that's all I ever tried to do through my work and my cinema.

As for my stand, I think it has become difficult in our country to be a Hindu and a liberal at the same time.