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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MP: 12 labourers killed, 20 injured as pick-up van overturns and crashes into SUV
Dhar (MP) (PTI): Twelve labourers were killed and 20 others injured when the pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night, an official said.
The incident occurred at 8:30-9 PM. According to preliminary information, 35 labourers were returning home in a pickup van from Baggad in Dhar district when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Chikliya crossing. The vehicle overturned and collided with an SUV coming from the opposite direction.
"Twelve people died on the spot, while approximately 20 others were injured," said Dhar district's in-charge collector, Abhishek Choudhary.
The seriously injured persons were referred to Indore after initial treatment, he said.
Choudhary, DIG Mayank Awasthi, and police personnel rushed to the spot.
Tirla police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.
