Naveen Patnaik

We are a regional party, and our interests are for the people of Odisha.

— Naveen Patnaik

I thought my father served the people of Orissa, and I thought I would continue that to some extent.

— Naveen Patnaik

My sister is not interested in any political positions; not in Rajya Sabha or anything else.

— Naveen Patnaik

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

— Naveen Patnaik

I may be inexperienced, but at least I come with a clean heart and a clean slate.

— Naveen Patnaik

The love and affection of the people of Odisha continues to inspire me every day.

— Naveen Patnaik

Vajpayee had a much bigger stature than Mr Modi. He knew how to run a coalition government very successfully.

— Naveen Patnaik

I don't have time to think about my pre-politics days. I am so very busy.

— Naveen Patnaik

The opposition leaders are opportunistic seasonal birds. Where were they when Cyclone Phailin, Hudhud, Titli, and even drought hit Odisha? Now it's…

— Naveen Patnaik

In the past, due to faulty economic policies like freight equalisation, resource-rich states like Odisha have suffered from the discriminatory policies of…

— Naveen Patnaik

The sari's radiance, vigor and variety, produced by a single straight length of cloth, should give us in the West pause and…

— Naveen Patnaik

When I took over in 2000, Odisha was in a terrible financial state due to various policies, some of them unpopular.

— Naveen Patnaik

Centre supports Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in Polavaram and Mahanadi cases. They are sidelining the interests of Odisha.

— Naveen Patnaik

Dhamra Port is a model of modern maritime trade in Odisha and a successful example of public-private partnership.

— Naveen Patnaik

History will remember the UPA-II government for its numerous scandals, scams, and corruption, probably the maximum number ever.

— Naveen Patnaik

I am happy to announce that to provide remunerative price to millets-growing farmers and to improve the nutritional security, state government will…

— Naveen Patnaik

As far as reading is concerned, I like historical and political books and works of art.

— Naveen Patnaik

If you succeed in doing something good for the people, it gives you a great sense of satisfaction.

— Naveen Patnaik

I think it is commonplace for parties to change candidates and reshuffle ministries to bring in new faces.

— Naveen Patnaik

I have fielded mothers, whose empowerment can bring the real double engine growth.

— Naveen Patnaik

My action against corruption has been well acclaimed by the people of Orissa.

— Naveen Patnaik

In Odisha, we have concentrated on people and their development. We hope to take Odisha to new heights.

— Naveen Patnaik

The four and half crore of people in Odisha are my family, and I will serve them till the last breath.

— Naveen Patnaik

Healthy Odisha - Happy Odisha. Let us continue our endeavour to build a prosperous and strong state.

— Naveen Patnaik

The women of Odisha will lead the way in women empowerment in India.

— Naveen Patnaik

My party will not be with any BJP or Congress-led government.

— Naveen Patnaik

Democracy should not work on the basis of personalities.

— Naveen Patnaik

Our government has been pro-poor, progressive, and people-oriented.

— Naveen Patnaik

Federalism is an intrinsic part of our constitutional set-up.

— Naveen Patnaik

I think everyone should be concerned about people's sensitivities and feelings.

— Naveen Patnaik

Modi doesn't seem to be interested in Odisha. I certainly feel that.

— Naveen Patnaik

The people of Odisha know who fulfils promises and who does not. We believe in works and not in words.

— Naveen Patnaik

I really don't think of power. I think more of service to the people of my state.

— Naveen Patnaik

I think regional parties are very important if they fulfil regional aspirations.

— Naveen Patnaik

Millets are an integral part of tribal life and a staple diet of tribals of Odisha since time immemorial.

— Naveen Patnaik

The government of Odisha believes in constructive cooperation with the Centre.

— Naveen Patnaik

I get maximum satisfaction in seeing the happiness of poor people.

— Naveen Patnaik

Orissa is cursed by the two tragic extremes of drought and famine.

— Naveen Patnaik

Dynastic rule is when you are groomed to succeed. My father never groomed me to take over.

— Naveen Patnaik

I am very grateful to the MLAs for unanimously electing me as the BJD legislature party leader.

— Naveen Patnaik