"Vegetarian food is actually good for the body."
"I am not putting a check on anyone. I just have to say that India's Constitution has given certain rights and freedom to people, but there are some limits, too."
"I have said it previously and saying it again... my government will work for betterment of all, irrespective of caste or religion."
"If Bombay can become Mumbai, Bangalore can become Bengaluru, Madras can become Chennai, and Calcutta can become Kolkota, there is no reason why Allahabad should not become Prayagraj and Faizabad should not become Ayodhya. To re-establish our original identity, we have renamed these places. I am happy that people have welcomed this."
"A Hindu is interested in the welfare of all: not merely humans, but all living beings."
"I am a Hindu, and I have pride in that."
"The real Hindu vision is that nobody will be discriminated against or favoured. Everyone is equal."
"Winning and losing have their significance in a democracy. But there should be no arrogance in victory, nor should there be any despondency in defeat."
"The name of a district or a commissionerate should be what the country and the world identifies it with."
"Public sentiment should be respected."
"There's no need to be fearful of me. I am involved in the welfare of people and giving them good governance."
"I am not a full-time politician but a 'sanyasi' who took the path of politics to serve the masses."
"I am committed to the safety and development of every community and region in the state."
"The Taj Mahal can be a tourist attraction, an architectural marvel, but it can never be treated as a monument of faith. After all, there is a difference between tourism and faith."
"I will ensure that no criminal will ever get any political protection in my government. If anyone takes law in his hands, he would not be spared."
"The day every poor person in this country has a toilet in his home and his fuel requirements are met, whoever is the PM then shall rule for at least 25 years."
"I think there are lot of people who do politics in the name of Dr. Lohia, but his dream has been fulfilled by PM Modi."
"I have always faced challenges in my life."
"My resolve is to work for the development of the state and the welfare of the people, so I will tackle all challenges. That's my vision."
"I am well aware of the politics of Uttar Pradesh, as I have had multiple stints as a member of Parliament. I know how politics works here."
"People had lost trust in governance. Getting back that trust, instilling a sense of hope and belief that good governance and development would be back on track, is my biggest achievement."
"We have demolished the biggest hindrance to the development of Uttar Pradesh - the menace of casteism and dynastic politics. The epicentre of development is now villages, poor, farmers, youth, women, traders, and, in fact, every section of the society."
"Nobody is allowed to break the law."
"I rely on people who can deliver."
"The bureaucracy always goes with the way politicians go."
