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Subramanian Swamy

MP, Rajya Sabha

Birth DetailsSeptember 15, 1939 | Mylapore, Chennai

NationalityIndian

LeaguePolitician

EducationMasters in Mathematics, University of Delhi; PhD in Economics, Harvard University

Subramanian Swamy’s Journey so far ...

After being involved with the Sarvodaya movement, Subramanian Swamy became a politician and was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1974
He was re-elected to the Lower House of Parliament 5 times between 1974 and 1999
In 1978, he was a part of the team appointed by the United Nations that prepared a report on economic cooperation between developing countries
In 1990, Swamy was appointed as a member of the Planning Commission and was also put in charge as the Cabinet Minister of Commerce and Law
Being one of the founding members of the Janata Party, he became the party’s president when it was officially established in 1990 and served in the position till 2013
During the PV Narasimha Rao cabinet, in 1994, Swamy was made the Chairman of the Commission on Labour Standards and International Trade
He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when the Janata Party merged with the BJP in 2013
In April 2016, Swamy was nominated to the Rajya Sabha and has been a member of the Upper House of Parliament since
He played a pivotal role in exposing the 2G scam
Swamy’s disputable op-ed in 2011, demanding disenfranchisement of Muslims in India, led to Harvard University dropping him from its visiting faculty list
He was one of the first people to file a plea in the Supreme Court for reverting to the paper-ballot system, saying all advanced countries have discarded EVMs and gone back to the old system

Before you go ...

Swamy used to teach at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi before becoming a full-time politician
An arrest warrant was issued against Swamy during the 1975 Emergency, imposed by the then PM Indira Gandhi. Despite the warrant, Swamy attended a session in Parliament and managed to flee the country, after the session was adjourned, disguised as a Sikh
He has authored several books, journals and research papers on various topics

Last Updated: 28/09/2021

Subramanian Swamy News

Supreme Court refuses to hear Subramanian Swamy’s plea on Tirumala laddu SIT review
The Supreme Court has turned down Subramanian Swamy's request, which sought to contest the Andhra Pradesh government's move to revisit a Special Investigation Team report regarding the infamous Tirumala laddu controversy. The court clarified that there is no inherent discord between the ongoing administrative and criminal investigations, allowing both inquiries to operate concurrently, while deeming the petitioner's fears as baseless.
National Herald case: Delhi court to continue inspecting files on September 26
A Delhi court has scheduled September 26 for further inspection of files related to the National Herald case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne instructed the investigating officer to present the case files. The Enforcement Directorate had submitted documents, including the ECIR copy and Subramanian Swamy's complaint. The court had previously inspected other files.
SC seeks response from Centre on plea to declare 'Ram Setu' as national monument
Supreme Court has sought a response from the central government on a plea by Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the centre to decide his representation to declare 'Ram Setu' as a national monument. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard the plea.
Delhi HC to hear predicate offence matter
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Dr. Subramanian Swamy's plea concerning the predicate offence in the National Herald case. This hearing gains importance as the trial in the predicate offence has been stalled for four years. Swamy is considering withdrawing his appeal, potentially resuming the trial in the lower court, which has faced multiple adjournments.
National Herald: IT dept said 90 cr loan sham transaction, how's ED filing case? asks Young Indian
Young Indian argued in court that the income tax department deemed the Rs 90 crore loan to Associated Journals Limited (AJL) a sham, contradicting the ED's money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Counsel for the accused refuted the ED's charges, questioning the basis of the Rs 2,000 crore valuation and alleging suppressed documents.
National Herald case: AICC attempted to revive AJL, senior advocate Cheema tells court
Representing Rahul Gandhi, R S Cheema argued that AICC aimed to save Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a freedom movement institution, not sell its assets. He refuted ED's money laundering allegations, quoting poets and Mark Twain, emphasizing AICC wasn't seeking profit and no money was being enjoyed. The ED alleges the Gandhis usurped AJL assets via Young Indian.
Subramanian Swamy moves SC, seeks direction to Centre to decide representation on 'Ram Setu'
Subramanian Swamy has approached the Supreme Court. He wants the Centre to decide quickly on his request. He wants 'Ram Setu' to be declared a national monument. The court had previously asked the Centre to consider the matter. Swamy says no decision has been communicated yet. He argues 'Ram Setu' needs protection.
Pakistan should have been thrashed more: Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy stated that Pakistan deserved harsher treatment during Operation Sindoor, referencing the Pahalgam terror attack as a brutal event. He criticized the government's diplomatic efforts through all-party delegations, dismissing them as ineffective and mere junkets. Swamy's remarks highlight his strong stance on the conflict and skepticism towards diplomatic solutions.
ED alleges Rs 142 crore in ‘proceeds of crime’ received by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
The Enforcement Directorate informed a Delhi court that there is a 'prima facie' money laundering case against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, along with others, in the National Herald matter. Special Judge Vishal Gogne instructed the ED to provide a copy of its chargesheet to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, whose complaint initiated the ED's investigation in 2021.
Delhi court defers hearing in National Herald case against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi
A Delhi court has postponed the hearing in the National Herald money laundering case, which involves Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, to May 21 and 22. The decision came after the Enforcement Directorate's submissions, with the court noting that notices had been served to all proposed accused.
Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL alleging Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship
The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench dismissed a Public Interest Litigation alleging Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship. The PIL, filed by a BJP worker, claimed Gandhi was a British citizen, making him ineligible to contest elections.
Allahabad High Court to hear Centre's clarification on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship plea today
Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench will hear a petition regarding Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. The Central Government must clarify if Gandhi is an Indian citizen. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the Home Ministry's report. Subramanian Swamy alleged Gandhi declared British nationality in UK company documents. The court has set May 5 as the deadline for the next hearing.
Trial in original National Herald case stuck for 4 years
A special court has requested the original complaint file in the National Herald case, prompting scrutiny of the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering probe against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Subramanian Swamy's initial complaint accused the Gandhis of cheating and property usurpation. The trial has faced delays, with adjournments and disputes over witness summons, hindering progress in the lower court.
National Herald Case: ED files chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi; Congress reacts
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, escalating the money laundering investigation. The ED is seizing Rs 661 crore in AJL assets, including properties in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, alleging Young Indian, controlled by the Gandhis, acquired AJL's assets at an undervalued price, stemming from a 2014 complaint.
Rahul Gandhi's citizenship issue under consideration: Centre to Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has been informed that the Ministry of Home Affairs is reviewing the issue of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship, as raised by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. The next hearing is set for May 28, following an update on similar proceedings in the Allahabad High Court.
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Places of Worship Act-1991 today
The Supreme Court is hearing PILs challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. Petitioners argue it infringes on their right to reclaim religious sites, while opponents emphasize its role in preserving secularism. The Act prohibits altering the character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947, excluding the Ayodhya dispute.
Gyanvapi mosque panel opposes pleas against 1991 places of worship law, moves SC
The Gyanvapi Mosque management committee has petitioned the Supreme Court to uphold the 1991 Places of Worship Act, which protects the status of religious sites as they existed in 1947. They argue that challenges to the law, based on historical grievances, threaten communal harmony and could spark widespread disputes.
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on Subramanian Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central government to clarify its position on Subramanian Swamy's plea concerning Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. Swamy alleges Gandhi declared British nationality to the UK government, violating the Indian Constitution.
Ambanis, Godrejs never shamed Indians like Adani: Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy criticised Gautam Adani for his controversial dealings, labeling him a 'Trapeez Artist.' Adani faces US charges including securities fraud and wire fraud. Swamy praised other Indian business moguls like the Ambanis and Godrejs for not bringing similar disgrace to the country.
SC in Preamble's socialist, secular case: Can't say what Parliament did in emergency all nullity
The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on petitions challenging the inclusion of "socialist" and "secular" in the Constitution's Preamble. While acknowledging judicial reviews of the 1976 amendment, the court highlighted that Indian socialism emphasizes a welfare state. A verdict is expected on November 25th.
Don't misconstrue socialism, secularism as Western concepts: SC
The Supreme Court of India debated the interpretation and relevance of 'socialism' and 'secularism' in the Constitution's Preamble. Justice Sanjiv Khanna argued these terms should not be seen as Western concepts. The plea to challenge their inclusion, made by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, will be heard further in November.
Secularism held to be part of basic structure of constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reviewed petitions challenging the inclusion of 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Indian Constitution's Preamble. Petitioners argued the words were added arbitrarily in 1976. The court noted secularism is part of the Constitution's basic structure and emphasized different interpretations of socialism. Further hearings are scheduled.
Delhi HC grants time to Swamy to place docs in Rahul Gandhi's citizenship matter
The Delhi High Court granted Subramanian Swamy time to file a petition copy pending before the Allahabad High Court regarding Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. Swamy seeks directions for the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide on cancelling Gandhi's Indian citizenship based on allegations of him holding a British passport.
Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Delhi HC seeks to know status of plea in Allahabad HC
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to obtain a copy of a petition pending before the Allahabad High Court regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. The court emphasized that two courts cannot handle the same issue simultaneously and scheduled further hearing for October 9.
Delhi HC directs RBI, Sebi to expedite probe into alleged "fraudulent acts" by Max Life, Max Finserv
A Bench led by acting chief Justice Manmohan, however, turned down a petition by former Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy, seeking to set up a committee to probe “alleged fraudulent acts.”
Subramanian Swamy's PIL for probe against Axis Bank not maintainable, HC told
Axis Bank has opposed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking a probe into an alleged fraud involving the bank's sale and purchase of shares in Max Life Insurance. The PIL alleges that Axis Bank made undue profits totaling INR 4,000 crore ($527 million) in a non-transparent manner and in violation of applicable regulations.
BJP to win big but there is no Modi magic: Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy claims surge in Hindu pride will boost BJP's prospects in Lok Sabha polls. He discounts 'Modi magic', emphasizes on 'sangathan' and 'siddhant'. Swamy welcomes Nitish Kumar, mocks Rahul Gandhi, and vows to jail Sonia and Rahul in National Herald case.
Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC seeking probe against Axis Bank
Subramanian Swamy, a BJP leader, urged the Delhi High Court to initiate an investigation into alleged fraud committed by Axis Bank regarding the sale and purchase of shares in Max Life Insurance. Swamy's petition alleges that Axis Bank profited Rs 4,000 crore through non-transparent means, violating regulations.
Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC against Axis Bank, Metlife for allegedly making gains from sale of equity share
Senior Advocate Raj Shekhar Rao and Advocates Satya Sabarwal and Tanya Arora appeared for the petitioner Subramonium Swamy and Senior Advocates Mukul Rohatagi, Rajeev Nayyar and Neeraj Kishan Kaul appeared for the respondents side, in the matter.
SC to hear Subramanian Swamy's plea in April to delete 'secular' & 'socialist' from the preamble
Swamy in his petition had said that the two words, inserted in the Preamble through the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act of 1976 during the Emergency, violated the basic structure doctrine enunciated in the famous Kesavananda Bharati judgment by the 13-judge bench in 1973, by which Parliament's power to amend the Constitution was barred from tinkering with the basic features of the Constitution.
Can Preamble of Constitution be amended without altering the date? asks SC
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta posed the question to former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, who have sought deletion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" from the Preamble of the Constitution.
HC asks Chidambaram to respond to CBI's plea challenging order to supply un-relied upon documents
Investigating agencies, for the purpose of prosecution, may not rely on all the documents they have gathered during the probe resulting in the documents getting bifurcated into "relied" and "un-relied" categories. While the former may benefit the prosecution, the latter could help the defence, which would normally want to inspect all the documents, including those the probe agency has not relied upon.
View: Return of the blood-drawing ministerial op-ed
Op-eds here, written by politicians freely, without any censorial gaze, tend to be in sync with the party line. People here join a party because their opinions absolutely align - unless your name is Mani Shankar Aiyar or Subramanian Swamy. One can be sure that if there are any departures here from said official line, they are read with the kind of sanguine equanimity that readers of op-eds in a mature democracy are equipped with.
Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC over non-supply of info on Chinese encroachment under RTI Act
In his petition, Swamy said he filed an RTI application in November 2022 asking the Home Ministry to state the extent to which "sovereign land has been acquired by People's Republic of China, across 1996 mutually agreed upon Line of Actual Control".
Defamation case in Singapore: SC issues notice on Subramanian Swamy's plea challenging Madras HC order
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy against an order of the Madras High Court which allowed a firm to proceed with a defamation suit against him before the Singapore High Court. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta issued notice to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt Ltd on the appeal filed by Swamy.
Court grants NOC to Rahul Gandhi to get passport for 3 years
Rahul Gandhi had moved the court after he surrendered his diplomatic passport upon his disqualification as an MP.
Rahul Gandhi's fresh passport plea: Court asks Swamy to file reply by Friday
The Congress leader, whose sentence has been suspended in the defamation case filed over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname, had moved the court seeking a no-objection certificate on Tuesday.
India needs Oppn that is not afraid of ruling party; Mamata should be PM: BJP's Subramanian Swamy
"I know a lot of people today. They will not go beyond a point against the present government. Because they are afraid that ED will turn up or something else will turn up. That's not good for Indian democracy," the BJP leader said. He also reiterated that India needs an opposition which is "not a friend" of the ruling party.
SC to hear pleas challenging validity of 1991 law on religious places
The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday a batch of PILs challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law which prohibit filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.
Subramanian Swamy withdraws from SC his 2013 plea against Jet-Etihad Airways deal
"I wish to withdraw this, it is the Jet-Etihad matter. Now there is no Jet, no Etihad," Swamy told a bench of Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar. The bench then remarked in a lighter vein, "We do not know who is responsible for that." Taking note of his submissions, the top court allowed Swamy to withdraw his plea.
Delhi HC seeks Centre's comprehensive stand on Subramanian Swamy plea over security
The senior politician -- a former Rajya Sabha member -- would get whatever he is entitled to as a 'Z category' protectee residing in a private space, the government said.
Supreme Court notice to RBI in Subramanian Swamy plea on bank scams
The petitioners contended the number and value of banking frauds detected by RBI and other agencies during the last couple of years showed that despite wide powers, RBI 'failed to protect the interests' of stakeholders including depositors, investors and shareholders. The plea reads "the regulator is being supinely indifferent to a series of bank frauds with questions now being raised about it".
Is Xi really he, or a Ximulacrum?
Perhaps the goss about China's boss was due to a certain member of the Indian National Congress trying to fly over the coup-coup's nest (read: party presidency election that's around the corner) here in India.
HC directs Swamy to handover government bungalow's possession to estate officer in six weeks
The judge said the court has not been shown any material which mandates and requires the allotment of government accommodation to a Z category protectee.
Subramanian Swamy meets Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna
The meeting between Swamy and Banerjee lasted around 30 minutes. Though none of them answered questions posed by the mediapersons regarding the meeting, the development has once again given rise to speculations on probabilities of Swamy joining the Trinamool Congress.
SC agrees to hear plea seeking to declare 'Ram Sethu' a national heritage monument
Ram Sethu, also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. The BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had submitted that he had already won the first round of the litigation in which the Centre accepted the existence of Ram Sethu.
Enforcement Directorate raids multiple locations, National Herald head office in Delhi
The ED had questioned opposition Congress' interim chief Sonia Gandhi for three days, triggering protests in the parliament and across the country blaming the BJP-led government is misusing the central agencies. Apart from some Congress politicians, party leader and MP Rahul Gandhi was also questioned in the case.
ED summons Sonia Gandhi; asks her to appear on July 21
The case to investigate alleged financial irregularities under the PMLA was registered about nine months ago after a trial court took cognisance of an Income Tax Department probe carried out on the basis of a private criminal complaint filed by former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Subramanian Swamy in 2013.
ED resumes questioning Rahul Gandhi following 4-day break
As per available information, Gandhi is being questioned about his association with Associated Journals Limited and Young Indian Limited and details of shares in his name and assets belonging to AJL and National Herald. Congress president Sonia Gandhi is slated to appear before the agency on Thursday, but was discharged from a hospital on Monday and advised bed rest for some time.
ED questions Rahul Gandhi for second consecutive day
People in the know alleged that Rahul Gandhi 'failed to give satisfactory replies' to questions. The Congress has dubbed the case as 'political vendetta' against the Gandhi family.
Enforcement Directorate questions Rahul Gandhi for nine hours
The case relates to an equity transaction in which Sonia Gandhi and son are accused of 'misappropriating AJL assets worth over ₹2,000 crore' by paying just ₹50 lakh. A probe by the Income-Tax Department against the Congress leaders stemmed from a private complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy in 2013.
ED issues fresh summons to Rahul Gandhi on June 13
The ED will record both statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The issue involves an equity transaction in which Sonia and her son Rahul are accused of "misappropriating" Associated Journals' assets "worth over Rs 2,000 crore" for "only Rs 50 lakh."
Not afraid of such tactics, will not bow down: Congress on ED summons to Sonia & Rahul Gandhi
Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Randeep Surjewala said party president Sonia Gandhi has been summoned by the ED for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper on June 8, and she was determined to appear before the agency as she has nothing to hide.
SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque case today
A bench led by Justice Chandrachud and comprising Justice PS Narasimha will hear the case.
Delhi HC stays defamation proceedings against Subramanian Swamy
On March 22, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Dharmender Singh had passed the order summoning the Rajya Sabha Member as an accused in the defamation case, saying there was sufficient ground for proceedings against him.
India will thrash China and take back parts of Kashmir occupied by Pakistan: Subramanian Swamy
The BJP leader also said that Kashmiri pandits should return to the Valley and suggested that for initial five years the government should employ retired one lakh Sainiks to guard the community till their trust is restored. He said that his mother would trace their family roots to Kashmir reiterating that the DNA of everyone living in India is the same.
VP Singh, Mufti Sayeed responsible for exodus of Kashmiri Pandits: Subramanian Swamy
Swamy, while responding to a query from reporters on whether movies such as 'The Kashmir Files' be banned, he said he has "personal experience" of what the Pandits went through.
Create special force of ex-servicemen for protection of Kashmiri Pandits: Subramanian Swamy
"Because when the Kashmiri Pandits return, there will be a special force to protect them. They (Pandits) have experienced a massacre and they should not have to go through that again," Subramanian Swamy said.
72 Rajya Sabha members to retire by July, House pays farewell
The retiring members include, A K Antony, Ambika Soni, P Chidambaram, Anand Sharma, Jairam Ramesh, Suresh Prabhu, Praful Patel, Subramanian Swamy, Prasanna Acharya, Sanjay Raut, Naresh Gujral, Satish Chandra Mishra, M C Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta and Narendra Jadhav.
SC to hear plea to declare 'Ram Setu' national heritage monument on March 9
Swamy had mentioned his plea for urgent hearing on April 8 last year as well.
Swamy's plea against Air India disinvestment process 'wholly devoid of merit', says HC
"Dr. Subramanian Swamy, sir we are dismissing this matter... For the aforesaid reasons, we are dismissing this writ petition," the bench said. Swamy has sought to set aside and revoke any action or decision or grant of any further approvals, permissions or permits by authorities with respect to the Air India disinvestment process.
Centre opposes Swamy's plea in HC seeking to set aside Air India disinvestment process
Swamy, a Rajya Sabha MP, has sought to set aside and revoke any action or decision or grant of any further approvals, permissions or permits by the authorities with respect to the Air India disinvestment process.
Sanskrit should be made official language: senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy
He said Hindi, Urdu, Marathi and Nepali languages use the Devanagari script as all these languages originated from Sanskrit. All literature relating to Yoga is also in Sanskrit. Swamy said the growth of Sanskrit language will also help unite the Hindus and create a spirit of oneness in them.
Subramanian Swamy says his question on if Chinese crossed LAC in Ladakh denied by RS Secretariat
The issue is also being raised by the opposition ever since the clashes between the armies of India and China in June last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had during an all-party meeting on the issue last year stated that no one had entered India or has occupied its territory.
Subramanian Swamy meets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed with him issues concerning West Bengal as well as withdrawal of the order extending the BSF's jurisdiction in the state.
SC refuses to entertain plea of BJP MP Subramanian Swamy for guidelines to check rising NPAs
At the outset, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy, who appeared in person, said that his petition deals with the issues of ever-rising NPAs in the banking sector, and this court should constitute a committee that would suggest necessary guidelines to check the rise in NPAs.
Delhi High Court to hear final arguments on July 30 on Subramanian Swamy's plea in National Herald case
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait noted that the pleadings are complete in the case and said, "renotify at the end of the board for final arguments on July 30." The high court had earlier granted time to the Gandhis and others to file replies on the plea. The replies have now been filed.
HC grants time to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, others to file replies on Swamy's plea in Herald case
Senior advocate R S Cheema and Tarannum Cheema, representing the Congress leaders, told the court that they could not file replies as their office was closed due to COVID-19 and sought more time.
SC to hear plea to declare 'Ram Sethu' national heritage monument on Apr 26
Ram Sethu, also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.
This IPS officer's new book is all the rage. Anand Mahindra, Amish Tripathi mesmerised by 'Hinduism Beyond Ritualism'
Director Vishal Bhardwaj, who also read the book, said that he didn’t want it to end.
Adani refutes Swamy’s tweet allegations, claims “impeccable” credit record
“The Adani Group strongly objects to a factually incorrect tweet posted by Mr Subramanian Swamy...” said the group with interests in coal, infrastructure, electrical supply and airports in a tweet from its official Twitter handle.
Adani Group rebuts allegations, says no loan to it turned NPA
"The group maintains an impeccable record of not a single NPA in the three decades of its existence," it said responding to a tweet by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.
CBI still probing Sushant Singh Rajput's death; advanced forensic equipment used to analyse cell tower data
A team of experienced investigating officers was constituted to investigate the case.
Herald case: Subramanian Swamy delaying proceedings, Gandhis tells court
The Gandhis made the submission before the court while opposing an application filed by Swamy, seeking summoning of various documents and witnesses in the case. The accused sought dismissal of the application saying it was not filed under relevant provisions.
Centre interfering in West Bengal's jurisdiction: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee also dared the Union government to impose President's Rule in the state, lashing out at the BJP for trying to convert West Bengal into "riot-torn" Gujarat.
How lack of trust is translating into India’s falling growth rate
Trust translates into investment, investment translates into growth and those indicators are doing badly in India over the last five years, says Kaushik Basu
JEE-Mains: 74 percent of registered candidates appeared for exam held in September
According to statistics available with the Ministry of Education, out of 8.58 lakh applicants, 6.35 lakh appeared for the engineering test from September 1 to 6. The exam was conducted after being deferred twice in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shiv Sena-ruled BMC faces flak over demolition of Kangana Ranaut's bungalow
The 33-year-old actor, who is scheduled to reach here later in the day, has alleged that the Maharashtra government is targeting her because of her fight with the Shiv Sena.
Sushant S Rajput wanted to do farming in Coorg but aborted plan due to Rhea, says actor’s father in FIR; Swamy writes to PM seeking CBI probe
The actor’s father has also raised questions about the doctors who treated Rajput.
Subramanian Swamy writes to PM, seeks comprehensive probe by CBI in Sushant Singh Rajput's death
Swamy claimed that there are "enough multi-dimensional issues connected with the untimely death" of the actor, which require a "joint investigation by CBI with NIA and ED". He alleged that terror links of Rajput's "opponents" and money laundering appear to be factors in his death.
I join in IAF’s Rafale happiness but govt has questions to answer: Former defence minister AK Antony
“I welcome the arrival of five Rafale fighter jets and hope it will further boost the confidence of IAF in meeting the challenges from China and Pakistan. I congratulate the IAF and join in their happiness. Yet, it is important to ask the government some questions to which history would demand answers,” said Antony,
India's growth rate may dip to -6 to -9 per cent current fiscal: Subramanian Swamy
India's growth rate may plunge to 6 to -9 per cent during the current financial year due to COVID-19 pandemic and may bounce back next fiscal if correct policies were worked out, BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy said on Thursday.
Railways subsidising 85% fare, BJP slams Congress promoting indiscriminate movement of people
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also took a swipe at the railways. The BJP accused the Congress of promoting indiscriminate movement of people which, it said, would lead to "faster spread" of coronavirus infection "just like we saw in Italy"
Railways paying 85%, state govt 15% fare for migrant workers: BJP
"Rahul Gandhi ji, I have attached guidelines of MHA which clearly states that 'No tickets to be sold at any station'. Railways has subsidised 85% & state govt to pay 15%. The state govt can pay for the tickets (Madhya Pradesh's BJP govt is paying). Ask Cong state govts to follow suit," BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said.
GST "biggest madness of the 21st century": Subramanian Swamy
"This GST is so complicated (that) nobody understands which form to fill where. And they wanted it to be uploaded to the computer. Somebody came from Rajasthan, Barmer...He said we don't have electricity, how can we upload? So I said upload it on your head and go to the Prime Minister and tell him," Swamy said on improving efficiency levels of investments.
SC says it will consider after 3 months Subramanian Swamy's plea for giving Ram Sethu national heritage status
Ram Sethu is a chain of limestone shoals between coasts of India and Sri Lanka. According to the epic Ramayana, the Ram Sethu bridge was built by the 'Vanara army' to rescue Sita, who was kidnapped by Ravana.
'I won't apologise': Rajinikanth steps up standoff with Periyar supporters
Rajinikanth said the magazine had highlighted on cover page the procession by Periyar and that Thuglaq made brisk sales because of attempts by the then DMK Government to curtail its access. "No other journal covered it but Cho ran it on the cover of the magazine and delivered a severe condemnation," Rajinikanth had said.
China should consider Belt and Road Initiative via Kolkata, Mumbai ports instead of PoK: Subramanian Swamy
BRI is China's global economic initiative for connecting with Europe, Africa and the rest of Asia through road and maritime routes with focus on infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors. Swamy suggested that instead of passing through PoK, the BRI corridor can enter India from Kunming in southwestern China and from Kolkata Port it can take the sea route.
Economy in bad shape, 'tax terrorism' should be curbed: Subramanian Swamy
Swamy also said that every university should have police personnel on the campus, and JNU, which is in news for a recent incident of violence, should be "closed for two years". "The economy is in dire times, everything is going downwards, if the trend continues banks will close down, NBFCs will close down and (it will) lead to disaster," Swamy said.
Subramanian Swamy criticises EU delegation's visit to J&K
A delegation of 27 parliamentarians of the European Union is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to assess the ground situation there after abrogation of Article 370.
Indiabulls Housing drops 38%, logs worst-ever daily loss
There were only 5 instances, excluding Monday’s, when the scrip fell in double digits.
A $45 billion bet on Narendra Modi’s India is rapidly unwinding
Investors have sold $4.5 bn of shares since June, on course for the biggest quarterly exodus since 1999.
People well-versed in macroeconomics can only revive economy: Subramanian Swamy
Swamy has come out with a book in which he takes a critical look at various aspects of the Indian economy, both past and present.
HC restrains Subramanian Swamy, social media platforms from sharing 'defamatory' content against Indiabulls
The court in an interim order, also directed a web portal and the social media platforms to remove "offending false messages" from their platforms pertaining to Indiabulls.
A bitter ‘PIL’ for Indiabulls Group: Co dismisses accounting irregularities allegations
This is the third time allegations of fraud are being levelled against Indiabulls Housing since May, when it announced a plan to merge with Lakshmi Vilas Bank.
Abolish income tax, hike FD interest, cut it on loans: Subramanian Swamy
Chandigarh, Aug 24 () BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Saturday batted for abolishing income tax, hiking interest rate on fixed deposits and lowering it on loans to spur economic growth.
Jammu & Kashmir move correct, economy needs to be corrected: Subramanian Swamy
The Rajya Sabha MP told reporters Sunday the "wrong policies" adopted during former finance minister Arun Jaitley's tenure were responsible for the economy slowing down.
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Swamy also said that now there is nothing to mediate in the Kashmir issue for the US President Donald Trump.
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BJP MP Subramanian Swamy alleged that Indiabulls Housing was involved in siphoning off funds to the tune of more than Rs 1 lakh crore.
Subramanian Swamy's letter sends Indiabulls Housing stock tumbling
The letter alleged that Indiabulls created more than 100 shell firms and took loans from NHB.
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