Preserving India's Pluralistic Spiritual Landscape | Dr. Subramanian Swamy | TEDxRGNUL

Subramanian Swamy, a prominent figure in Indian politics and academia, has made significant contributions in various spheres, including his career, activism for temple preservation, and engagement with socio-political issues.
In his talks, Swamy delves into the intricacies of his multifaceted career, from his academic pursuits to his foray into politics. He shares insights gleaned from his experiences, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of academia and public life.
A key focus of Swamy's discussions is his advocacy for the preservation and restoration of temples, which he sees as integral to preserving India's cultural heritage. Through impassioned speeches, he sheds light on the historical significance of temples and the need to safeguard them for future generations.
In addition to temple activism, Swamy addresses a wide range of socio-political issues, from economic policy to national security. His talks are characterized by meticulous analysis and bold opinions, as he fearlessly tackles controversial topics and challenges conventional wisdom.
What sets Swamy apart is his unwavering commitment to his principles and his willingness to speak truth to power, regardless of the consequences. Whether advocating for temple rights or addressing corruption in high places, he remains a vocal and influential voice in Indian public discourse. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community, showcasing Swamy's ability to engage and inspire audiences with his depth of knowledge and unwavering conviction in his beliefs. Dr. Subramanian Swamy (born 15 September 1939) is an Indian politician, economist and statistician who serves as a nominated Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Dr. Swamy has served as a member of the Planning Commission of India and was a Cabinet Minister in the Chandra Shekhar government. Earlier in November 1978, Swamy was member of the Group of Eminent persons and was called to Geneva, Switzerland to prepare a report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Economic Co-operation between Developing countries (ECDC). Swamy also simplified trade procedures and formulated a new export strategy which became the forerunner of trade reform adopted subsequently. In 1994, Swamy was Chairman of the Commission on Labour Standards and International Trade by former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ArghyadeepMallick-h7m]

Extremely intellectual and fine Illustrations

[@brijesh7]

Forever future finance minister of India 😅

[@Lovetostudy_]

sad

[@vijayrajan5792]

Forever we Indians will be चुटियाs because Dr Swamy was not FM. Laugh at your doom Gadhedo 😂😂🤣

[@lgopalakrishnan3181]

I think he would have made a great Finance Minister. One of his pet notions is to abolish income tax. Three Cheers for Swami!

[@Aisha_Singh1]

First comment 😅

[@mohammadahmadrocks]

Not the first comment. But, I'm working hard to get confirmed as a development officer in lic of India

[@pseudosoda9608]

Good luck

[@lgopalakrishnan3181]

The Babari Masjid was demolished in 1992, not in 1996. Mohammed Ghori did not attack Somnath, Mahmud of Ghazni did - he plundered and devastated it. Mr Swami get your history right.