Empowerment of women is the empowerment of the nation. No household, no society, no state, no country has ever moved forward without empowering its women.

Federalism is an intrinsic part of our constitutional set-up.

There is a great deal of reward when you do good work and people see how successful that work is and the happiness it brings to them.

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.

I think everyone should be concerned about people's sensitivities and feelings.

Healthy Odisha - Happy Odisha. Let us continue our endeavour to build a prosperous and strong state.

During the launch of the 'Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash' scheme, I directly spoke to women representatives from the interior villages of Sambalpur and Narayanpatna. From the way the women explained the issues pertaining to their villages and their collective needs, I understood that women empowerment has reached even the grassroots of the democratic setup.

The women of Odisha will lead the way in women empowerment in India.

As far as reading is concerned, I like historical and political books and works of art.