Subramanian Swamy: Nationality

Subramanian Swamy is Indian politician. Explore interesting quotes on nationality.
Subramanian Swamy: 38   quotes 1   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.”

1999-2010
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.”

1999-2010
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.”

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)
2015-Present