I appeal to all to stay away from crime, corruption and serve society, state and nation. Even if there was some initial hardship, the government tackled it.I've no intention of returning to state politics. The PM's popularity and his un blemished image are assets. BJP holds Atal ji in high regard.In 2012, when I was BJP president, I dropped Pankaj's name from the list finalised by the selection committee. But I deleted his name because I wasn't in favour, being party president, to allot the symbol to my son.

Source: Times of India February 20, 2017 00:45 UTC