Words matter. These are the best Naveen Patnaik Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
As far as natural calamities are concerned, Odisha had a very bad reputation before 2000 when we took over the government. After that, we have achieved international standards as far as controlling the effects of natural calamities. In fact, even the United Nations have complimented us on this.
My father was against nepotism.
I really don’t think of power. I think more of service to the people of my state.
I had no great love for the trappings of power.
I think everyone should be concerned about people’s sensitivities and feelings.
I think what is important is that my work speaks for itself.
The aim of my government is to set up an industrial park at Dhamra. It will bring more investments to the state.
The JD, as a party, is dead.
I face no problem in communicating with the people of Orissa whom I meet everyday.
I thought my father served the people of Orissa, and I thought I would continue that to some extent.
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.
My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his constituency.
My main aim is poverty reduction in the state.
In Odisha, we have concentrated on people and their development. We hope to take Odisha to new heights.
I think regional parties are very important if they fulfil regional aspirations.
The women of Odisha will lead the way in women empowerment in India.
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.
Millets are an integral part of tribal life and a staple diet of tribals of Odisha since time immemorial.
We knew that Father was loved in Orissa. But the ocean of emotion that greeted us on his death was an eye-opener.
The people of Orissa had unmatched love and respect for Bijubabu. There is no way that you can wish away his legacy.
I have fielded mothers, whose empowerment can bring the real double engine growth.
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.
I think political parties can be funded in a perfectly rational way without being corrupt.
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.
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.
As far as reading is concerned, I like historical and political books and works of art.
People of our State know the commitment and sincerity with which my Government deals with issues concerning the State, including Left wing extremism.
The Union government can do a lot more for poor states like Orissa.
Modi doesn’t seem to be interested in Odisha. I certainly feel that.
We always need the support of the Centre.
I come from a secular background.
International carriers need to be given greater role in our skies on all routes like several other large countries to make our aviation industry more efficient and competitive and prevent arbitrary pricing by monopolies.
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.
Orissa is cursed by the two tragic extremes of drought and famine.
I trust the people of Odisha.
For cyclone-proof energy infrastructure, we would definitely explore all possibilities, including international support.
I can tolerate anything but corruption and nepotism.
I know people voted for me only in my father’s name.
When I took over in 2000, Odisha was in a terrible financial state due to various policies, some of them unpopular.
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.
I am always with poor and will continue work for protecting their interests.
We’ve always tried to run a transparent and honest government.
My party will not be with any BJP or Congress-led government.
If you succeed in doing something good for the people, it gives you a great sense of satisfaction.
I am quite fluent in Odiya. I understand the people of Odisha, and they understand me.
Centre supports Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in Polavaram and Mahanadi cases. They are sidelining the interests of Odisha.
My sister is not interested in any political positions; not in Rajya Sabha or anything else.
What I want is peaceful industrialisation.
Sometimes the energy of the crowd also catches on to you.
We are a regional party, and our interests are for the people of Odisha.
Dhamra Port is a model of modern maritime trade in Odisha and a successful example of public-private partnership.
History will remember the UPA-II government for its numerous scandals, scams, and corruption, probably the maximum number ever.
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.
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.
Vajpayee had a much bigger stature than Mr Modi. He knew how to run a coalition government very successfully.
