It is because of me that today the union government has sanctioned special funds for the development of Bihar.

I've not given them (the poor people of Bihar) heaven, but I've given them a voice.

Today in India there are all sections of people, as the BJP realized when the poor voted them out.

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

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.

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.

In my view, Indian Railways has immense untapped potential.