Dhamra Port is a model of modern maritime trade in Odisha and a successful example of public-private partnership.

I have inherited my father's responsibilities, not privileges. One of the members of his family had to continue his legacy of social responsibility.

I think of Mr Modi as a very hard-working person.

People of our State know the commitment and sincerity with which my Government deals with issues concerning the State, including Left wing extremism.

I thought my father served the people of Orissa, and I thought I would continue that to some extent.

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 and utilize them in government schemes.

My father was against nepotism.

The aim of my government is to set up an industrial park at Dhamra. It will bring more investments to the state.

History will remember the UPA-II government for its numerous scandals, scams, and corruption, probably the maximum number ever.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to the people of Bijepur Assembly constituency for having showered their blessings on the BJD.

I believe that investment in sports is investment in youth. And that, in turn, is investment in the future.

Biju Babu lives in the hearts of millions of Oriyas. Our party has been named after him. People expect us to carry forward the unfinished task that Biju Babu has left for us.

I am quite fluent in Odiya. I understand the people of Odisha, and they understand me.

The four and half crore of people in Odisha are my family, and I will serve them till the last breath.

We knew that Father was loved in Orissa. But the ocean of emotion that greeted us on his death was an eye-opener.

My main aim is poverty reduction in the state.

I trust the people of Odisha.

Why do politicians and bureaucrats get salaries and perks from the pockets of the poor and do nothing for them? So I took action against the corrupt and the lazy.

I may be inexperienced, but at least I come with a clean heart and a clean slate.

My health has never been an issue.

I think regional parties are very important if they fulfil regional aspirations.

I know people voted for me only in my father's name.

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, they are swarming Odisha to seek votes.

We've always tried to run a transparent and honest government.