I know some people say I can be funny. But there is always a deeper meaning to what I say. I am a socialist at heart and have the interests of the poor in mind. When people see how I manage to work my way out of tough situations, it gives them hope in their own life.

I work so much. If I don't get all the comforts, I will turn mad.

My mother always told me not to handle a buffalo by its tail, but always catch it by its horns. And I have used that lesson in everything in my life, including the Railways.

I do not rule out the possibility of being prime minister of India one day, but there is still time.

When people see how I manage to work my way out of tough situations, it gives them hope in their own life.

In my view, Indian Railways has immense untapped potential.

If we increase freight rates, the goods will move through the roads and the condition of the roads will become worse.