Not sad about non-induction into cabinet : Swamy

Indian Brahmins and learned persons never had any posts, yet Rajas listened to them, Swamy quipped

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today said he is not sad about not being part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers.

"Am I looking sad? I have been travelling all along. I have been to Kolkata yesterday and now here on invitation of a university," Swamy told reporters replying a question on whether his talents are under-utilised by the Modi government.

Terming the craving for posts as a "British mindset", Swamy said ..."Indian Brahmins and learned persons never had any posts, yet Rajas listened to them. If I say anything on any matter, the Raja listens to me. I am in that good position today.

"If made a minister, I will be confined to one ministry. Now, I can talk on entire ministries. Don't feel sad for me....", Swamy said.

Clarifying the reason behind his skipping the oath-taking ceremony in Delhi, Swamy said: "I was invited to witness the oath taking ceremony and told to cancel my appointment in Odisha. However, I told them that I have already committed to the university. Therefore, I am here.