Subramanian Swamy makes explosive claims about former PM Vajpayee’s personal life in podcast
Says Vajpayee had romantic relationship with many including air hostesses
New Delhi: In a startling revelation, veteran BJP leader Dr. Subramanian Swamy has made sensational claims about the personal life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during a recent podcast interview with ex-Aaj Tak anchor Shubhankar Mishra. The podcast, titled Unplugged with Shubhankar, has already generated significant controversy due to Swamy’s explosive remarks.
During the interview, Swamy shed light on what he described as the "dark secrets" of Vajpayee’s life, particularly his relationships and personal affairs. Swamy, known for his outspoken nature, accused Vajpayee of leading a questionable personal life, alleging that despite his public image, he was involved in several relationships, including one with a Kashmiri woman during his student days in Gwalior.
Swamy claimed that Vajpayee’s father disapproved of his relationship with the Kashmiri woman, forcing him to relocate to Kanpur, where he was assigned as a Pracharak for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The woman's life, according to Swamy, was “ruined” as her parents married her off to an elderly man.
Swamy went on to narrate that Vajpayee reconnected with the same woman years later when he was an MP, inviting her and her husband to live in his residence on Feroz Shah Road in Delhi. According to Swamy, Vajpayee kept her husband in the servant quarters while she lived with him. The woman, Mrs. Kaul, became a well-known figure in Vajpayee’s life, and Swamy alleged that Vajpayee’s daughter, Gunnu, was not actually the biological daughter of Mrs. Kaul’s husband.
In another shocking statement, Swamy also spoke about Vajpayee's romantic relationships with air hostesses, insinuating that the former prime minister had multiple affairs. “He had to say he was unmarried but not a virgin,” Swamy remarked, further adding, “He had it with so many people.”
Swamy’s remarks have stirred a hornet's nest, with many questioning the timing and veracity of these claims. While Vajpayee has long been revered as a towering figure in Indian politics, Swamy’s allegations about his personal life are likely to spark debate and controversy.
Mishra, the host of the podcast, briefly intervened during the interview, acknowledging that the stories about Vajpayee and Mrs. Kaul were well-known but left Swamy to continue sharing his account. Swamy even humorously suggested that the more sensitive parts of his revelations could be edited out of the podcast.
This is not the first time that Swamy has made bold claims about public figures, but the nature of these allegations about one of India’s most respected political leaders has left many in shock. Vajpayee, a key architect of modern Indian politics and the Bharatiya Janata Party, served as Prime Minister three times and remains a beloved figure across political lines.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
