Following the Supreme Court’s caution to Patanjali Ayurved regarding “misleading” claims in its advertisements for medicines, co-founder Swami Ramdev asserted that there is an agenda and propaganda aimed at defaming his company. During a press conference in Haridwar, Swami Ramdev refuted reports of the Supreme Court’s reprimand, emphasizing that Patanjali is not engaged in false propaganda. He alleged that a group of doctors is orchestrating continuous propaganda against Yoga and Ayurveda and challenged anyone to fine them Rs 1000 crore or impose the death penalty if proven otherwise. Ramdev defended Patanjali’s Ayurvedic products, stating they have the necessary clinical evidence. He accused recent propaganda of targeting him and Patanjali, aiming to defame ancient yoga practices and Ayurveda. The Supreme Court had warned Patanjali for publishing misleading claims against modern medicine, following a petition by the Indian Medical Association. The bench, consisting of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra, issued a stern warning to the company co-founded by Baba Ramdev.
A survey was done on the issue and the data reveals a diverse range of opinions on Swami Ramdev’s interactions with the Supreme Court and his promotion of Patanjali products. A notable portion, 43.73%, supports the Supreme Court’s reprimand, while 8.16% directly hold Swami Ramdev responsible for wrongdoing. Additionally, 21.83% express a broader concern, suggesting that such advertisements should be avoided. Regarding the promotion of Patanjali products, 53.93% believe Swami Ramdev engages in misleading promotions, while 37.90% disagree. Concerns about Swami Ramdev attempting to defame allopathy are expressed by 52.47% of respondents, with 35.86% holding the opposite view. In terms of medical treatment preferences, a significant majority, 59.18%, prefers allopathy for serious diseases, while Ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy gather varying degrees of support. The data underscores a diversity of perspectives on Swami Ramdev’s actions and highlights the importance of public trust in promotional practices and medical treatments.
Survey on Baba Ramdev
Supreme Court reprimanded Swami Ramdev for misleading propaganda, what is your opinion?
Supreme Court did the right thing 43.73%
Swami Ramdev did wrong 8.16%
Such advertisements should be avoided 21.83%
Can’t say 26.83%
Does Swami Ramdev make misleading promotions of Patanjali products?
Yes 53.93%
No 37.90%
Can’t say 8.17%
Is Swami Ramdev trying to defame allopathy?
Yes 52.47%
No 35.86%
Can’t say 11.67%
When someone close to you falls victim to a serious disease, which
do you follow any medical methods?
Allopathy 59.18%
Ayurveda 21.28%
Homeopath 8.47%
Naturopath 4.08%
Can’t say 6.99%
