The Union government can do a lot more for poor states like Orissa. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I think political parties can be funded in a perfectly rational way without being corrupt. — 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
My sister is not interested in any political positions; not in Rajya Sabha or anything else. — 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
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
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
Vajpayeeji's time was a time of mutual respect and understanding, irrespective of how small or big a party you are. In fact,… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
History will remember the UPA-II government for its numerous scandals, scams, and corruption, probably the maximum number ever. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I believe in constructive cooperation from the central government for any development and welfare schemes for Odisha. I want to work in… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
People of our State know the commitment and sincerity with which my Government deals with issues concerning the State, including Left wing… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
My government's pro-women initiatives, starting from Mission Shakti to Mamata, along with 50% reservations for women in the panchayat and urban local… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
Why do politicians and bureaucrats get salaries and perks from the pockets of the poor and do nothing for them? So I… — 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
As far as natural calamities are concerned, Odisha had a very bad reputation before 2000 when we took over the government. After… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
Our government has been pro-poor, progressive, and people-oriented. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
The government of Odisha believes in constructive cooperation with the Centre. — 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
