Removing Article 370 correct; economy needs correction: Subramanian Swamy

The Rajya Sabha MP said that the 'wrong policies' adopted during former finance minister Arun Jaitley's tenure were responsible for the economy slowing down

BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy has said the withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special status was correct but the state of economy "needs to be corrected" as this issue is also important for national security and nation-building. 

The Rajya Sabha MP told reporters Sunday the "wrong policies" adopted during former finance minister Arun Jaitley's tenure were responsible for the economy slowing down. He also criticised ex-Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan for raising interest rates. 

"I think the wrong policies adopted during the tenure of Arun