Virbhadra Singh clarifies on corruption allegations against him: Highlights

• If anybody was offended, I am sorry. I didnt mean it.
• I have not hurt any body's sentiments deliberately - nor am I aware where it happened. Sometimes it may happen that you are busy and feel pestered by microphones.

On allegations of corruption

• They are attacking me personally because of Congress' successful campaign. 
• I respect Arun Jaitley - but allegations have no basis.
  
• I don't know when ISPAT was shut , when it was raided, what happened -  I got to know after this came out in the press.
• I have met the proprietor of ISPAT only once.
  
• I have not extended them any favours - why should they help me?
  
• VBS - I never call myself VBS-my name can be abbreviated as VS not VBS
• I have heard there can be a CBI inquiry - I welcome it
  
• There is Shivraj Chauhan's name in the diary too - that doesn't mean he is guilty.
  
• I deny the charges - this is character assassination.
• He (Arun Jaitley) is acting as an investigator, prosecutor and judge - all in one.
  
• Everyone has the right to revise returns - that return can be scrutinised. I have not heard from the tax department.
• No allegations have been proved. Has it been proved that ISPAT has paid me?
• I will not let people point fingers at my character, my honesty.
• My party is defending me, I am not weak. I will take action against people pointing fingers at me.
  
• All proof against me has been fabricated.
  

On his aide Anand Chauhan who allegedly brokered deals for him

• I was an MLA where I met him.
• I entered into an agreement where he will do the marketing of produce from the orchards and look after the work.
• The money which he has invested is my money which has been accounted for.
• When the income rose, we revised our returns - we have properly explained this in the returns