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.

The Sangh Parivar, against which I had been waging a war, misled the people. My opponents used the Election Commission and the bureaucracy to win a political battle.

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

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

In my view, Indian Railways has immense untapped potential.

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

Everyone should play their role in tearing down the wall of hatred.