I believe that investment in sports is investment in youth. And that, in turn, is investment in the future.

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.

We've always tried to run a transparent and honest government.

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