R Ashok comes under criticism for disrespect to Supreme Court order regarding Patanjali
Bengaluru: The leader of the opposition, R Ashok, has come under criticism for his reaction to Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao's statement regarding Patanjali's medicines. Following the Supreme Court's concerns about the quality of Patanjali products, the state government has been instructed to conduct quality testing of these medicines.
In a post on social media platform X, R Ashok criticized the Congress government, accusing it of targeting Patanjali, which he claims is a favorite brand among Indians. He accused the government of displaying bias against Hindu organizations and businesses, suggesting that the Congress party's politics of hatred will lead to its downfall.
Dinesh Gundurao, the Health Minister, stated in Bengaluru that the state government has instructed testing of Patanjali medicines due to misleading marketing practices by the organization. He emphasized that it is unethical to promote products without scientific evidence and that the Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns regarding Patanjali's claims.
The Supreme Court had previously expressed dissatisfaction with an apology issued by Patanjali's founders, stating that mere apologies are not sufficient and that actions must be taken to rectify the wrongdoing.
R Ashok's defense of Patanjali and Baba Ramdev, despite the Supreme Court's stance, has raised eyebrows. His apparent disregard for the Supreme Court's order has led to questions about his allegiance to Patanjali and Baba Ramdev, especially considering his political affiliations with the BJP.
ಈ ಹಲಾಲ್ ಕಟ್ @INCKarnataka ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಹಿಂದೂಗಳು, ಹಿಂದೂಗಳ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು, ಬಿಸಿನೆಸ್ ಗಳು ಬೆಳೆದರೆ ಸಹಿಸೋದೇ ಇಲ್ಲ.
— R. Ashoka (ಮೋದಿ ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬ) (@RAshokaBJP) April 12, 2024
ಸಮಸ್ತ ಭಾರತೀಯರ ಅಚ್ಚುಮೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಆಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಬಾಬಾ ರಾಮದೇವ್ ಅವರ ಪತಂಜಲಿ ಮೇಲೆ ಈಗ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ವಕ್ರದೃಷ್ಟಿ ಬಿದ್ದಿದೆ.
ಮಾನ್ಯ @dineshgrao ಅವರೇ, ಪತಂಜಲಿ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ… pic.twitter.com/TNo1uRXvKt
The blatant fraud committed by #BabaRamdev and his #Patanjali company is unforgivable.
— Dinesh Gundu Rao/ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) April 10, 2024
He has brought disrepute to #Ayurveda and Indian System of Medicine.
This is what happens when you have Blind Faith.
Whether in Health, Business or Politics.
I’ve also instructed my Drugs… https://t.co/mhwp0Tafc2
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13 lakh litres of 'Rail Neer' supplied to train passengers daily: Government
New Delhi (PTI): Approximately 13 lakh litres of packaged drinking water -- 'Rail Neer' -- are being supplied to train passengers across the railway network daily, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
Apprising the Lower House about the Indian Railways' endeavour to provide safe and potable drinking water facilities at all stations, the government also provided zone-wise details of the water vending machines (WVMs) installed there.
"To ensure the quality of drinking water being made available at the railway stations, instructions exist for periodical checking and required corrective action to be taken.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of drinking water facilities is carried out and complaints are attended to promptly," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while responding to a question raised by BJP MP Anup Sanjay Dhotre seeking to know the supply of drinking water at railway stations across the country
"Complaints regarding deficiency in services, including water supply, are received through various channels such as public complaints, web portals, social media, etc. These complaints are received at various levels, including the Railway Board, zonal railways, division office, etc.," Vaishnaw said.
"The complaints so received are forwarded to the concerned wings of Railways and necessary action is taken to check and address them. As receipt of such complaints and action taken thereon is a continuous and dynamic process, a centralised compendium of these is not maintained," he added.
Providing zone-wise details of water vending machines, the minister said 954 such machines have been installed across railway stations.
"The Indian Railways also provides safe and affordable packaged drinking water bottles -- Rail Neer -- approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in trains and at stations," Vaishnaw said.
"Approximately, 13 lakh litres of Rail Neer are being supplied per day to the travelling passengers in trains and at stations across the Indian Railways network," he added.
