Quotes from H. D. Kumaraswamy

We have to convince people about the relevance of regional parties, and we are doing that.

Ours is not the only party which has more representation of family members.

From Mangaluru to Karwar, we have a 300-km stretch of sea. Tourism fuels Goa's economy and job creation. If they can do it, why can't we do it here?

We will not join hands with the Congress in any circumstance, because they are corrupt.

As head of the Karnataka government, it's my responsibility to implement the judgements and directions of the High Court.

Employment for the younger generation is my top priority.

Karnataka was known for its good governance. After the BJP came to power, they laid the foundation for bad administration.

It was the BJP that betrayed me when one of its members made the Rs 150-crore bribery allegation against me without evidence.

I have become the chief minister not with a selfish motive.

My program intends to outsource tree plantation to uneducated rural men and women with a monthly salary of Rs5,000 for barely an hour's work.

Unlike the Congress or the BJP leaders, who are away from people, I am not. I mix with people, and I know how they feel. That gives me an edge over the Congress and the BJP.

There is nothing unusual in coalition partners differing on some issues. It is a character of democratic system.

We are neither anti-urban nor pro-rural. We know there is a gap between urban and rural areas; we are only trying to bridge it.

We will give importance to performance while choosing officials.

During elections, every party has a different strategy and issues.

Mr. Modi is engaged in projecting himself as the saviour of the country by capitalising on the air strike following Pulwama attack.

As chief minister, I have worked towards implementing programmes strongly.

It is the BJP's duty to criticise and oppose me. I have no problem with that.

People criticising me for my emotional outburst are not humans.

I have deep respect for our armed forces and jawans.