My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his constituency. — 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
Vajpayee had a much bigger stature than Mr Modi. He knew how to run a coalition government very successfully. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
There is no question of any alliance with the Congress party. The Congress have always neglected the people of Odisha. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
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
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
I think regional parties are very important if they fulfil regional aspirations. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
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
I don't have time to think about my pre-politics days. I am so very busy. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
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
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… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
I have fielded mothers, whose empowerment can bring the real double engine growth. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
During the launch of the 'Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash' scheme, I directly spoke to women representatives from the interior villages of Sambalpur and Narayanpatna.… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share
