The people of Orissa had unmatched love and respect for Bijubabu. There is no way that you can wish away his legacy.
I am very grateful to the MLAs for unanimously electing me as the BJD legislature party leader.
I had no great love for the trappings of power.
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.
History will remember the UPA-II government for its numerous scandals, scams, and corruption, probably the maximum number ever.
To empower the women in rural areas, we have started something called Mission Shakti.
