I don't have time to think about my pre-politics days. I am so very busy.
— Naveen Patnaik
I may be inexperienced, but at least I come with a clean heart and a clean slate.
Dhamra Port is a model of modern maritime trade in Odisha and a successful example of public-private partnership.
My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his constituency.
Biju Babu lives in the hearts of millions of Oriyas. Our party has been named after him. People expect us to carry forward the unfinished task that Biju Babu has left for us.
I am happy to announce that to provide remunerative price to millets-growing farmers and to improve the nutritional security, state government will procure millets and utilize them in government schemes.
Odisha is a peaceful state; the people will not stand for violence in a democracy.
People of our State know the commitment and sincerity with which my Government deals with issues concerning the State, including Left wing extremism.
I have fielded mothers, whose empowerment can bring the real double engine growth.
Empowerment of women is the empowerment of the nation. No household, no society, no state, no country has ever moved forward without empowering its women.
Healthy Odisha - Happy Odisha. Let us continue our endeavour to build a prosperous and strong state.
I want to clarify that as far as the Mahagathbandhan is concerned, the Biju Janata Dal is not a part of it.
I am very grateful to the MLAs for unanimously electing me as the BJD legislature party leader.
My sister is not interested in any political positions; not in Rajya Sabha or anything else.
The four and half crore of people in Odisha are my family, and I will serve them till the last breath.
Odisha faces natural calamities almost every year. The assistance we get from the Centre is mostly for temporary restoration of infrastructure. We have to spend a lot from state's own funds to work for the long-term. This puts too much stress on our finances. Precisely for this reason, Odisha should be considered for special category status.
I think of Mr Modi as a very hard-working person.
I come from a secular background.
We knew that Father was loved in Orissa. But the ocean of emotion that greeted us on his death was an eye-opener.
My father used to say that you haven't learnt anything about politics unless you've been out of power for at least 10 years. That's why I am certain I am here to stay.
International carriers need to be given greater role in our skies on all routes like several other large countries to make our aviation industry more efficient and competitive and prevent arbitrary pricing by monopolies.
My action against corruption has been well acclaimed by the people of Orissa.
Millets are an integral part of tribal life and a staple diet of tribals of Odisha since time immemorial.
During the launch of the 'Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash' scheme, I directly spoke to women representatives from the interior villages of Sambalpur and Narayanpatna. From the way the women explained the issues pertaining to their villages and their collective needs, I understood that women empowerment has reached even the grassroots of the democratic setup.
There is no question of any alliance with the Congress party. The Congress have always neglected the people of Odisha.
Aska is going to create history and show the way to the entire country by sending a member of women SHG to Parliament and four women members to the state assembly.
Where is special category status? Where is women's reservation bill? Where is the farmers' insurance? Why did Odisha not receive any cooperation and help from the Centre?
I am always with poor and will continue work for protecting their interests.
We always need the support of the Centre.
If India is to lead the world, if India is to be an advanced nation like America and China, then women empowerment is the only answer.
After 2014, a number of my friends from Delhi rang up very concerned because they thought I was in bad health. But my health has always been good, and I told them so. They told me that this is what Baijayant Panda was spreading. This was a shock.
Development of Kendrapada is now my responsibility. I will personally monitor development of the district.
We've always tried to run a transparent and honest government.
Our government has been pro-poor, progressive, and people-oriented.
My party will not be with any BJP or Congress-led government.
The aim of my government is to set up an industrial park at Dhamra. It will bring more investments to the state.
Orissa is cursed by the two tragic extremes of drought and famine.
I face no problem in communicating with the people of Orissa whom I meet everyday.
I think what is important is that my work speaks for itself.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to the people of Bijepur Assembly constituency for having showered their blessings on the BJD.
My government's pro-women initiatives, starting from Mission Shakti to Mamata, along with 50% reservations for women in the panchayat and urban local body polls have helped empower women in political, social, and economic spheres.
Centre supports Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in Polavaram and Mahanadi cases. They are sidelining the interests of Odisha.
Rising fuel prices, growing agrarian distress, and unemployment are the three major issues to dominate the 2019 general elections.
The opposition leaders are opportunistic seasonal birds. Where were they when Cyclone Phailin, Hudhud, Titli, and even drought hit Odisha? Now it's election time, they are swarming Odisha to seek votes.
I get maximum satisfaction in seeing the happiness of poor people.
I believe in constructive cooperation from the central government for any development and welfare schemes for Odisha. I want to work in cooperation with them for the development of the state.
The women of Odisha will lead the way in women empowerment in India.
The people of Odisha know who fulfils promises and who does not. We believe in works and not in words.
For cyclone-proof energy infrastructure, we would definitely explore all possibilities, including international support.
I believe that investment in sports is investment in youth. And that, in turn, is investment in the future.
