Goa chief ministerhas been known for his outspoken ways and austere style much before these things became fashionable politically. In an interview with ET’s Meera Mohanty and Nistula Hebbar, he talks about Arvind Kejriwal, his dislike for lal battis, and the prospects for the BJP, now that “everyone’s on board”.Half the message of the campaign is being hammered by the Opposition. There’s a TINA factor (There Is No Alternative) at work, because of the Congress’ loose hold on the government, and the fact that it is speaking in many voices. People want a decisive leadership to come out of the logjam we are in. In many situations we see the court stepping in… they may mean well, but they don’t have the flexibility of executive action. People are tired of the economic suffering. Coupled with this, the BJP is now slowly coming together.Initially, there was a difference of opinion. Having different opinions is a sign of a democratic set up, but once things have been decided, even if you don’t agree, you have to fall in line. I think BJP is now falling in line. There’s no problem with the party and it has united behind Narendra Modi. But the Congress couldn’t decide whether it wanted a certain person as its prime ministerial candidate. That hovering over the issue indicated a discomfort within the party with regard to its leadership. So, our campaign is going well.The AAP has put question marks on itself by its conduct after it came to power in Delhi. The achievement of any government is to clear its legislative agenda through proper constitutional channels. Even if you are sitting on a dharna as chief minister, you have to follow certain rules of conduct. But Kejriwal says he is an anarchist. I don’t think the people of this country really want an anarchist. In Goa, I’m thinking of waiving of entertainment tax, making it tax free; in Delhi, there’s free entertainment.Some anti-Congress votes will be deflected here and there. Some will go to the BJP and to others as well. But for becoming a real political race horse, they need more time. Delhi Vidhan Sabha was a different issue, the Anna Hazare movement two years ago put Kejriwal into focus. Then they went door to door, which is a BJP speciality. Also, it is my feeling, and I differ from the central leadership on this, that the BJP should have declared its chief ministerial candidate at least a couple of months earlier. The BJP would have got clear majority.Simplicity is an intrinsic part of a personality; it is separate from your ability to administer. When it is advertised, it loses its value and becomes an election plank. Simplicity has to be lived through. My simplicity can only strengthen my character, but not my administrative ability. It’s like the cause they are advocating, the Janlokpal Bill. The Bill in itself will not curb corruption, for that deeper societal change has to take place. In a country which attempts to bribe even God, through vows and boons, you think a Bill will make a difference, or a man refusing an official car? It’s a refining process, won’t happen overnight. Anarchy is not the solution; it brings its own corruption in its wake. My simplicity is not a statement.Lal battis are nothing but an ego massage, no one gives way to you in traffic. In fact, you may get to hear some abuses, koi baaju main hath ta nahin hai (no one gives way). I get better response on a crowded road when I’m in my personal vehicle. Respect is out of feeling for a person. The police also changes colour according to the administration. Expecting change with force never works.The chargesheet will be filed by the 14th or 15th, the public prosecutor said that they just have to go through it once, it’s been prepared. The victim’s identity issue is a different case.These are parties which are powerful in their areas but are not adding anything to each other except form a pressure group based on individual strengths. They would be a threat if they combined strengths in one particular area, for example the impossible scenario of BSPSP coming together, otherwise they are irrelevant as a national force. It’s two plus two equal to four, not even five.I have no wish to be at the Centre. I have been elected in Goa and would like to stay here. I could stay here and work in central level on certain issues where my help is required, like what Sushil Modi did for GST for example. There can be roles for the state government, in say, iron ore mining issues.There are certain areas probably where the interpretation of the laws may not be very accurate. But the fact remains that there was a component of illegal mining, there was a lot of national wealth being stolen and I have myself in my PAC report stressed on irregularities, but I am not ready to throw the baby out with the bath water. (referring to the SC imposed ban). We need to go into the details of violations.Yes, you can. It depends on the kind of violations. I have also cancelled, in two batches about 192 leases. There have been leases where they have mined without environment clearances. The SIT has already summoned Digambar Kamat and others, hasn’t the news reached Delhi? Leases can be cancelled for any of these violations provided no justifiable reason is given.