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
There is a great deal of reward when you do good work and people see how successful that work is and the… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I am always with poor and will continue work for protecting their interests. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
Odisha faces natural calamities almost every year. The assistance we get from the Centre is mostly for temporary restoration of infrastructure. We… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
I am committed and content to work for the people of Odisha. I have no national ambitions whatsoever. — 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
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
