Two day India Today Conclave 2013 started today at Hotel Taj Palace New Delhi. Below we present the gist of speeches made by various eminent personalities at the Conclave today.
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam  gave “pass marks” to the over six-decade old Indian democracy awarding it “five points on a scale of 10”, while observing that its fundamental principle to empower citizens will stay forever.
Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan said that India is becoming a Fashion at Hollywood. “India is the biggest market… India is in fashion now. They are looking for possibilities, there will be lot many films which will be made in India, story will be based in India and actors will be from India,” Irrfan said at the India Today Conclave 2013.
CAG Vinod Rai
Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai advocated more powers to CAG. He also supported making CAG a multi-member body.  “There is nothing wrong in their suggestion. There are different models all around. There are multi-member bodies. In France, they sit as a court, believe me their powers are fantastic. They can punish defaulters. “We had said two-three years back … make it (CAG) a multi-member body with attendant powers and responsibilities,†he said.
Army Chief Gen. Bikram Singh
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Bikram Singh voted against the removal of AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir. “We only make recommendations. If I was to be asked, I would say that the time is not right at the moment to tamper with this enabling act. We should not take away AFSPA at this juncture,” he said when asked to comment on the issue.