News for 'Subramanian Swamy'

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The BJP MP also said that MP said that he will seek breach of privilege proceedings against Ghulam Nabi Azad for "falsely" saying that the UPA had blacklisted Finmeccanica, the manufacturer of AgustaWestland choppers.

Declare Modi the PM candidate: Swamy to BJP

Declare Modi the PM candidate: Swamy to BJP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Saturday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party to declare Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate at the earliest to ensure a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Swamy backtracks, claims bloodshed means chaos

Swamy backtracks, claims bloodshed means chaos

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

In another somersault, the BJP MP claims Arun Jaitley looks smart in a suit.

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Going on the counteroffensive, the Congress will be giving privilege motions against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Rajya Sabha on Friday

Modi as PM will usher in a new era: Swamy

Modi as PM will usher in a new era: Swamy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The appointment of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as Chairman of Campaign Committee of Bharatiya Janata Party will ensure the victory of National Democratic Alliance in the 2014 general elections ushering in a new era, Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy has said.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

Swamy warns of dire consequences if oil price crosses $60

Swamy warns of dire consequences if oil price crosses $60

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

For the current fiscal, the import bill has been pegged at $66 billion at an average import price of $48 per barrel

2G scam case verdict a DOUBLE bonus for UPA

2G scam case verdict a DOUBLE bonus for UPA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

The court order dismissing Subramanian Swamy's petition against P Chidambaram is one more sign of the ruling Congress's stars starting to look up again, says Neerja Chowdhury

Herald case: Court dismisses Swamy's application

Herald case: Court dismisses Swamy's application

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He sought a seeking a direction to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and other accused to either admit or deny if certain documents filed by him were original.

What is Congress crying foul over? Rao gave me 'Z' security: Swamy

What is Congress crying foul over? Rao gave me 'Z' security: Swamy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Responding to Congress's criticism over the extension of 'Z' category security to him, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy said it was during former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao's tenure that he was provided this protection, which was later curtailed by the United Progressive Alliance government.

It will be idiotic to attack Urjit Patel: Swamy

It will be idiotic to attack Urjit Patel: Swamy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

His tweets led to his followers proclaiming that he was backing Patel's appointment

Will move SC against Jaya's acquittal if K'taka govt doesn't: Swamy

Will move SC against Jaya's acquittal if K'taka govt doesn't: Swamy

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday said he will move the Supreme Court against the acquittal of AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa in a grafts case.

Send Rajan back to Chicago if you want to see economic growth at 10%: Swamy

Send Rajan back to Chicago if you want to see economic growth at 10%: Swamy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Subramanian Swamy said if income tax is abolished, middle class will deposit money in banks which can be invested in manufacturing.

Antony, Chidambaram, Swamy, Raut among 72 retiring RS members

Antony, Chidambaram, Swamy, Raut among 72 retiring RS members

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said legislators across the country should be driven by passion, performance and procedural integrity, and desist from disrupting law-making bodies.

Swamy's next agenda: Picking holes in GST

Swamy's next agenda: Picking holes in GST

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In a string of tweets and replies, Swamy also said that GST can be implemented only if the Supreme Court clears a petition on levy of entry tax

'Certain corrupt forces' targeting VK Singh: Swamy

'Certain corrupt forces' targeting VK Singh: Swamy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Subramanian Swamy on Saturday came out in support of V K Singh, amid the ongoing row over Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag's affidavit against him

'Raja did not take the whole money'

'Raja did not take the whole money'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

'He kept a small part, the DMK took some and the Congress got some," alleges Dr Subramaniam Swamy.

Rajan had planted a time bomb that will explode in December: Swamy

Rajan had planted "a time bomb" that will explode in December: Swamy

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Swamy had also claimed that Rajan was "mentally not fully Indian" and alleged that he has "wilfully" wrecked the economy

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Prahlad Patel, Subramanian Swamy, known for his strong views on a host of issues, Suresh Prabhu, Dushyant Singh, who is the son of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Vijay Goel, Vinay Katiyar and S S Ahluwalia are among those who have not found a berth in the new list while Union minister V K Singh is no longer a regular member and has been named as a special invitee.

Congress slams government, says Swamy is Modi's mask

Congress slams government, says Swamy is Modi's mask

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad said Congress was not afraid of "targeting" by the Modi dispensation and asserted that the more the party is attacked, the sooner it will return to power.

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Accusing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa of constantly badgering Prime Minister Narendra Modi with letters on sundry issues, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday alleged that most of her letters went to the trash anyway and her recent one demanding the exemption of the state from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test belongs to the waste bin as well.

Raje is 'Jhansi ki Rani', will sail through Modigate, says Swamy

Raje is 'Jhansi ki Rani', will sail through Modigate, says Swamy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

BJP Subramanian Swamy on Friday extended his support to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over Modigate controversy.

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy to intervene in the pending matters relating to the Ayodhya title dispute with his plea seeking construction of Ram temple at the site of demolished disputed structure.

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

Rediff.com5 May 2014

FIA has filed two separate petitions challenging the approvals granted to Tata-Airasia and Tata-SIA Airlines deals respectively.

Swamy terms Rs 550-cr loan to GST arm as 'loot'

Swamy terms Rs 550-cr loan to GST arm as 'loot'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The government of India holds 24.5 per cent stake in GSTN while states together hold another 24.5 per cent

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul, Motilal Vora, Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda are accused in the case.

SC denies early hearing to Swamy's plea to provide facilities in Ayodhya

SC denies early hearing to Swamy's plea to provide facilities in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to give an early hearing to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking facilities for the devotees visiting the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Black money is cancer; govt committed to bring it back: Swamy

Black money is cancer; govt committed to bring it back: Swamy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Black money is because of P Notes, hawala and variety of other reasons.

Will take legal recourse if govt goes ahead with Rafale: BJP's Swamy

Will take legal recourse if govt goes ahead with Rafale: BJP's Swamy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Bharatiya Janaya Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday threatened to take legal recourse if government went ahead with the Rafale jet deal with France, saying there were shortcomings in the fighter aircraft.

Herald case: Swamy wants Hooda as witness

Herald case: Swamy wants Hooda as witness

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The court has now posted the matter for further hearing on May 15.

Rafale fighter jet deal: Will Swamy take the legal road now?

Rafale fighter jet deal: Will Swamy take the legal road now?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

He has termed the deal 'a case of arbitrariness'.

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

He made the attack on Jung while joining a protest by BJP MP Maheish Girri, who demanded an apology from CM Kejriwal for linking him to the murder of an NDMC official.

Herald case: Court allows Swamy's plea to summon INC documents

Herald case: Court allows Swamy's plea to summon INC documents

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Besides INC's documents for the year 2010-2011, the court also summoned AJL's documents for the same assessment year.

Swamy seeks suspension of India-Abu Dhabi air pact

Swamy seeks suspension of India-Abu Dhabi air pact

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Thursday sought suspension of the new bilateral air services agreement between India and Abu Dhabi, saying prima facie it appeared to be linked with Jet-Etihad deal.

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Continuing his stand that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had taken British citizenship to set up a company in the United Kingdom, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that he will ask the Enforcement Directorate to register an FIR against the former.

Swamy blames Muslim bodies for no solution of Ayodhya issue

Swamy blames Muslim bodies for no solution of Ayodhya issue

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Swamy said the 'outer limit' to settle the issue is April 2018, without explaining further.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Likely to rake up the issue of open offer exemption.

Congress takes on Modi over NSG, Swamy; to raise issues in Parliament

Congress takes on Modi over NSG, Swamy; to raise issues in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Trouble is brewing for government in the monsoon session of Parliament, which is expected to start next month, with the Congress on Monday hinting at stacking up ammunition on issues like failure at the Nuclear Suppliers Group, terror strikes and diatribes of Subramanian Swamy.