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.

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

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 a democracy, power is not permanent.

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 lower caste people were killed as part of a conspiracy to dismiss my party's government.