Subramanian Swamy: Nation

Subramanian Swamy is Indian politician. Explore interesting quotes on nation.

Subramanian Swamy: 38 quotes1 like

“National politics has become devalued today because of casteism, communalism and regionalism. A few seats from one state is enough to launch you nationally.”

Subramanian Swamy

1999-2010 <br class="br">Source: As quoted in "The Rediff Interview: Subramanian Swamy" http://www.rediff.com/news/mar/15shob.htm, Rediff (1 February 2001)

“I was later called by Morarji Desai who said I should not press the matter as it was in the national interest that the basement be kept sealed. The government has something to hide and the issue should be thoroughly investigated.”

Subramanian Swamy

1999-2010 <br class="br">Source: On the hidden basement under the Taj Mahal, as quoted in "Hindus, Muslims in Taj Mahal tussle" http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/may/20/20050520-090732-4620r/?page=all, The Washington Times (20 May 2005)

“There is only one way to purify JNU. Shut down the university for four months, question every student, especially those pursuing courses in political science and sociology who are extending their stay by several years while insulting the nation.”

Subramanian Swamy

On the sedition charges against Kanhaiya Kumar and other JNU students, as quoted in " Purify JNU by shutting it for 4 months to weed out jihadists: Swamy http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/purify-jnu-by-shutting-it-for-4-months-to-weed-out-jihadists-swamy/story-vxxTkQjkzzz7lAtFmPonHM.html", Hindustan Times (23 February 2016) <br class="br">2015-Present

“An accurate history should not only record the periods of glory but the moments of degeneration, of the missed opportunities, and of the failure to forge national unity at crucial junctures in time. It should draw lessons for the future generations from costly errors in the past.”

Subramanian Swamy

2015-Present
Source: Foreword by Subramanian Swamy in Atri, N., & Sagar, M. A. (2017). Brainwashed republic.