Subramanian Swamy on Modi’s ‘Epstein connection’, ‘bogus’ govt data, and the RSS

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#subramanian_swamy #hardeeppuri #newslaundry BJP leader and former union minister Subramanian Swamy joins Abhinandan Sekhri for an interview that pushes Newslaundry’s editorial boundaries to their limit. From the outset, Swamy trains his guns on the highest offices in the country, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri benefited from Jeffrey Epstein’s connections. When Abhinandan presses him for evidence regarding a meeting between Epstein and Modi in India, Swamy remains defiant. He notes, “If I meet Modi also, there's no evidence. See, some things are not recorded... I can say anything I want. I'm ready to go to court for it." The conversation frequently veers into personal territory, with Swamy making salacious allegations about the prime minister’s private life and conduct during foreign trips. Some of these claims were so provocative that Newslaundry was forced to bleep them out. When Abhinandan questions how such personal matters are relevant to governance, Swamy is blunt: “If you get into a lot of this, then you will not be able to concentrate on doing the work that you should do as prime minister.” The interview also dives into the mystery of Swamy’s own “invincibility”. While others face jail for minor satires or critiques, Swamy remains largely untouched. When asked why he is so invincible, he suggests his understanding of the law makes him a difficult target, stating: “Maybe they also know that I don't need a lawyer” – a nod to the fact that he once served as Union law minister. Beyond the personal attacks, Swamy delivers a scathing critique of the current BJP government’s core pillars. He dismisses official GDP figures as “all bogus,” claiming that officials sign off on wrong data out of fear, and labels their Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative as “junk”. On diplomacy, he calls the PM a “born coward” for his handling of the India-US trade deal, insisting that Americans respect those who stand up for themselves. When asked why the RSS is unable to keep Modi in check, he describes a relationship in which the Sangh has also become dependent on the levers of state power to rock the boat. Watch the full interview for more of Swamy’s unfiltered takes on politics and policy here. Help us meet our annual target by March 31: https://rzp.io/l/ba1to8acam Power our election coverage: https://rzp.io/rzp/zTQadhQFFT Unpack story behind bulldozers in Kashi: https://rzp.io/rzp/nl6yv82bk Join the #FightToBreathe: https://rzp.io/rzp/T4Ob0FCb Download the accessible Newslaundry app: https://www.newslaundry.com/download-app Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va61PEo0QeacOqU9vr2k Follow and engage with us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/newslaundry Twitter: https://twitter.com/newslaundry Instagram: https://instagram.com/newslaundry

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