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My father used to say that you haven't learnt anything about politics unless you've been out of power for at least 10 years. That's why I am certain I am here to stay.
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My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his constituency.
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I face no problem in communicating with the people of Orissa whom I meet everyday.
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My action against corruption has been well acclaimed by the people of Orissa.
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Millets are an integral part of tribal life and a staple diet of tribals of Odisha since time immemorial.
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My government's pro-women initiatives, starting from Mission Shakti to Mamata, along with 50% reservations for women in the panchayat and urban local body polls have helped empower women in political, social, and economic spheres.
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There is no question of any alliance with the Congress party. The Congress have always neglected the people of Odisha.
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Centre supports Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in Polavaram and Mahanadi cases. They are sidelining the interests of Odisha.
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I have fielded mothers, whose empowerment can bring the real double engine growth.
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Aska is going to create history and show the way to the entire country by sending a member of women SHG to Parliament and four women members to the state assembly.
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Rising fuel prices, growing agrarian distress, and unemployment are the three major issues to dominate the 2019 general elections.
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Where is special category status? Where is women's reservation bill? Where is the farmers' insurance? Why did Odisha not receive any cooperation and help from the Centre?
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I am always with poor and will continue work for protecting their interests.
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I want to clarify that as far as the Mahagathbandhan is concerned, the Biju Janata Dal is not a part of it.
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I believe in constructive cooperation from the central government for any development and welfare schemes for Odisha. I want to work in cooperation with them for the development of the state.
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I am very grateful to the MLAs for unanimously electing me as the BJD legislature party leader.
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If India is to lead the world, if India is to be an advanced nation like America and China, then women empowerment is the only answer.
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My sister is not interested in any political positions; not in Rajya Sabha or anything else.
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After 2014, a number of my friends from Delhi rang up very concerned because they thought I was in bad health. But my health has always been good, and I told them so. They told me that this is what Baijayant Panda was spreading. This was a shock.
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The people of Odisha know who fulfils promises and who does not. We believe in works and not in words.
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Development of Kendrapada is now my responsibility. I will personally monitor development of the district.
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For cyclone-proof energy infrastructure, we would definitely explore all possibilities, including international support.
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The people of Orissa had unmatched love and respect for Bijubabu. There is no way that you can wish away his legacy.
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I think political parties can be funded in a perfectly rational way without being corrupt.
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I think it is commonplace for parties to change candidates and reshuffle ministries to bring in new faces.
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Personally, I have never considered myself corrupt or seen the need to be so. People are judged as what they are perceived to be.
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If you succeed in doing something good for the people, it gives you a great sense of satisfaction.
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The people of Gujarat were always more prosperous than most other states. It is the people of Gujarat who should be given credit for the development of Gujarat.
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I don't have a problem with the Centre sanctioning funds to any state. However, when this is done for narrow political considerations, it damages the federal fabric mandated by the Constitution.
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In the past, due to faulty economic policies like freight equalisation, resource-rich states like Odisha have suffered from the discriminatory policies of the Centre.
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Vajpayeeji's time was a time of mutual respect and understanding, irrespective of how small or big a party you are. In fact, Vajpayeeji's handling of a coalition is something of a benchmark in world politics.
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Dynastic rule is when you are groomed to succeed. My father never groomed me to take over.
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The love and affection of the people of Odisha continues to inspire me every day.
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