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“My main contribution was to demolish the myths that India couldn't economically afford nuclear weapons. Of course I made these political arguments too, but the main contribution I made was a study of the cost of acquiring a credible deterrent, and show that it was within the budget of India, and it would not be an unbearable burden.”

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Subramanian Swamy

Subramanian Swamy is an influential Indian politician and economist, recognized for his role in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and his contributions to the country's economic reforms. He has been a key figure in Indian politics since the 1970s, holding various political positions and advocating for economic policies that have shaped the nation's development. more

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