Controversial BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said Vladimir Lenin was a “terrorist” and that the CPI(M) should keep his razed statue inside their headquarters and “worship” it. Hitting out at Communists for protesting against the knocking down of the 11.5-feet fibre statue of Lenin in south Tripura’s Belonia on Monday, Swamy said the Russian leader …
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March 6, 2018Even as the forensic report rules out any kind of foul play in her death, Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday raised questions over circumstances surrounding actress Sridevi’s death in Dubai. The legendary actress Sridevi died in Dubai on late Saturday night. She was in Dubai along with Boney Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor to …
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February 27, 2018The Supreme Court on Friday sought Delhi Police’s response to a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into the death of Sunanda Pushkar — wife of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. While issuing a notice to the city police, a bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar kept open …
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February 23, 2018Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today slammed AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi asking him to count the number of Muslims who have joined terrorist organisations to attack the Indian army. “Owaisi can count Muslims army men killed. But can he also count how many Muslims are in terrorists organisation attacking the army (sic),” tweeted the BJP …
February 15, 2018Member of the Parliament for the BJP in the Rajya Sabha Subramanian Swamy demanded that the FIR filed against the Indian Army officer should be revoked and the whole of J-K should be brought under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). “The FIR filed by J-K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti against the army officer …
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February 10, 2018Firebrand BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday said it was time that India declared war against Pakistan and split it into four parts after the deaths of four security personnel in cross border shelling. “I have been saying this for long, India should get ready to declare war against Pakistan and split it into four …
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February 5, 2018Firebrand BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday questioned Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s stand on the controversial film ‘Padmaavat’ and adviced filmmakers to refrain from making films that have “zero” historical value. “What is the historical value of it (Padmaavat)? Zero… They say it has nothing to do with history, then why are you making it? …
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January 25, 2018Lampooning Tamil megastar Rajinikanth’s entry into politics, firebrand BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said the actor was an “illiterate” with no knowledge of politics and that his supporters can only do “naach-gaana” (dance and sing) and not booth management. “He (Rajinikanth) is an illiterate and knows nothing about politics. He only announced he is …
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December 31, 2017Highlighting that as Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi wanted to rename Ahmedabad as Karnavati, hardline BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday asked the Prime Minister to finalise the alteration as he occupies the top post now. “I urge PM to restore original name Karnavati for Ahmedabad. As CM he had sent the proposal to PM …
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December 26, 2017Outspoken Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday suggested that the party should ask all its ministers to wear Indian attires and refrain from consuming alcohol. In a series of tweets, the firebrand leader said: “Article 49 of Const (Constitution) directs alcohol drinks be banned. While I am not for penal action, BJP …
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December 26, 2017Startled by the BJP’s pitiable showing in the RK Nagar by-election where it polled less votes than NOTA, party leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday called for accountability. In a tweet, Swamy said: “TN BJP record: A national ruling party gets a quarter of NOTA’s vote. Time for accountability.” TN BJP record: A national ruling party …
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December 24, 2017Reacting to the 2G verdict, firebrand BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, who exposed the alleged multi-crore spectrum allocation scam, said the judgment was not a “setback” but just an “aberration” as the law officers investigating the case were “not serious”. Addressing a press conference, Swamy mocked the Congress and DMK celebrations upon the acquittal of all …
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December 21, 2017BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, who was one of the petitioners on whose plea a CBI probe was ordered in 2G case, on Thursday said the government should immediately appeal in the Delhi High Court against the acquittal. Former Telecom Minister and DMK leader A Raja, his party colleague and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi were today …
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December 21, 2017BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met two of his demands regarding permitting CAG to audit GSTN, the company providing the IT backbone of the GST regime, and the MHA investigating it for national security compliance. “Two of my demands were met by the Prime Minister. One, to permit …
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December 13, 2017The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has cancelled a debate on Ram Temple in Ayodhya wherein firebrand BJP leader Subramanian Swamy was supposed to interact with varsity students on the sensitive topic. As per University sources, the talk titled ‘Why Ram Mandir in Ayodhya?’ was to be held in JNU’s Koyna Hostel on Wednesday night and …
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December 6, 2017Taking a jibe at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi over his “Shiv Bhakt” remark, firebrand BJP leader Subramanian Swamy wondered why senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal was fighting against Ram Mandir in the Supreme Court which begins final hearing in the Ayodhya dispute on Tuesday. In a message on Facebook, Swamy wrote: “Kapil Sibal will …
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December 5, 2017Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused BJP leader Subramanian Swamy of delaying the trial in the National Herald case filed by him against them and others. This was stated by the Gandhis and four other accused Congress leaders in a reply to an application by Swamy, who had sought …
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November 19, 2017