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.

Why should I tell you where I am going to get funds from? If I were to do that then all the vested interests would get alerted. You must be aware that railways are full of such elements and my fight is against them.

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

In politics, everybody is free to choose his friends and allies.

In my view, Indian Railways has immense untapped potential.

For the first time in the history of Bihar, I provided a stable government. Despite being denied funds by the Centre, Bihar survived on its resources. I provided pucca dwellings to half a million Dalit families.

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