Saturday, May 2, 2026

What are some lesser known facts about Subramanian Swamy?

 

What are some lesser known facts about Subramanian Swamy?
  • Expertise: Dr Subramanian Swamy is one of the foremost experts on Chinese economy and politics. He has held important discussions with many Chinese leaders.
  • Mandarin: He speaks Mandarin (Chinese) quite well.
  • Srilanka : Dr Swamy is considered an expert on Srilanka -its politics. He is known to many prominent leaders and public intellectuals of Srilanka.
  • Harvard: He has taught many courses in economics at Harvard University as a visiting professor. He has also served it as an associate professor and assistant professor after completing his doctorate(1965) in economics from it.
  • IIT: Dr Swamy was unceremoniously removed by Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in 1972 ;where he was serving as professor of economics. He was restored after a long legal battle; but he simply resigned as a mark of self respect.
  • Emergency: During emergency 1975, he first escaped to Chennai, then Srilanka and finally to USA to avoid arrest . He then acted as a spoke-person of Jansangh ( predecessor to BJP) while staying abroad .
  • Parliamentarian: He first entered Rajya sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 1974. He entered Lok Sabha from Mumbai in 1977. He has been thrice a member of Loksabha (lower house) and three time member of Rajya sabha (upper house) of Indian Parliament.
  • Hinduism: Well, he is considered an expert in Hinduism. He is well versed with sacred rituals and history of Hinduism. He is also known to many seers and scholars.
  • Conclusion : A rare scholar, a prolific orator and a maverick.
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