Soong Chu-yu vs Subramanian Swamy

James Soong founded the People First Party (PFP) in Taiwan after leaving the Kuomintang. The party positioned itself as a centrist alternative, attracting voters dissatisfied with the KMT and DPP.

James Soong ran as an independent candidate in the 2000 Taiwanese presidential election, finishing second with 36.8% of the vote. His candidacy split the KMT vote, contributing to Chen Shui-bian's victory.

James Soong ran for president again in 2004 as the PFP candidate, finishing third with 6.8% of the vote. He failed to gain significant traction, and the election was won by Chen Shui-bian.

James Soong ran for president for the third time in 2012 as the PFP candidate, finishing third with 2.8% of the vote. His campaign focused on cross-strait relations and economic issues.

Swamy filed a complaint alleging that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi illegally acquired the National Herald newspaper's assets. The case led to court proceedings and political controversy, damaging the Congress party's image.

Subramanian Swamy filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking de-registration of 15 political parties for alleged corruption and misuse of funds. The court issued notices but the case remained pending, highlighting his anti-corruption activism.

Swamy was nominated to the Rajya Sabha as a BJP member. He became a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Modi's policies, advocating for economic nationalism and Hindu cultural identity, while criticizing the opposition.