My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
My father used to say that you haven't learnt anything about politics unless you've been out of power for at least 10… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I was never in politics before I contested the Lok Sabha by-elections after my father's death. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
Dynastic rule is when you are groomed to succeed. My father never groomed me to take over. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
We knew that Father was loved in Orissa. But the ocean of emotion that greeted us on his death was an eye-opener. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I thought my father served the people of Orissa, and I thought I would continue that to some extent. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I have inherited my father's responsibilities, not privileges. One of the members of his family had to continue his legacy of social… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
The people of Orissa had unmatched love and respect for Bijubabu. There is no way that you can wish away his legacy. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
Vajpayee had a much bigger stature than Mr Modi. He knew how to run a coalition government very successfully. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
There is no question of any alliance with the Congress party. The Congress have always neglected the people of Odisha. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
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,… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
After 2014, a number of my friends from Delhi rang up very concerned because they thought I was in bad health. But my health… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I think regional parties are very important if they fulfil regional aspirations. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
The aim of my government is to set up an industrial park at Dhamra. It will bring more investments to the state. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I don't have time to think about my pre-politics days. I am so very busy. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
Our government has been pro-poor, progressive, and people-oriented. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
The Beatles were here in the 1960s, with their wives, at the Maharshi's ashram. And they wanted my advice on various matters in India. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
