'Apology same size as ads?' SC asks after Patanjali says it has issued public apology
New Delhi: In response to accusations of promoting misleading advertisements, Patanjali Ayurved has issued a public apology in a leading daily newspaper. Despite this gesture, the Supreme Court is unwavering, granting a week's time for corrective measures and stressing the importance of sincerity. Ramdev and Balkrishna, key figures in the controversy, are summoned to appear before the court on April 23, highlighting their history of violations. This decision follows Patanjali's repeated infractions and previously rejected apologies, with criticism directed at the Union government for its silence.
In their public apology, Patanjali Ayurved expressed deep regret for their actions and assured the Supreme Court of their commitment to upholding its dignity and the constitution. Ramdev, speaking on behalf of the company, acknowledged the mistake of publishing misleading advertisements and pledged to prevent such occurrences in the future, reaffirming their dedication to the constitution and the court's dignity.
Despite recognizing Ramdev's contributions to yoga, the Supreme Court maintains scrutiny over him and Balkrishna, extending a deadline for rectification and demanding sincerity. Justice Hima Kohli stressed on responsible conduct, cautioning against disparaging other medical systems.
Justice Hima Kohli further went on to question “Whether the apology was published on the main page? Was it published in the same font and size as your earlier advertisements?”
Responding to this, Adv Mukul Rohathi appearing for Patanjali said that they would publish a bigger apology in the newspapers.
The matter originated from a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association, alleging Patanjali of engaging in a smear campaign against modern medicine and Covid-19 vaccines. Previous apologies by Ramdev and Balkrishna were deemed insincere by the court, prompting the demand for a public apology. Patanjali Ayurved, headquartered in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, reiterates its commitment to rectifying the mistake and ensuring future compliance, while upholding the dignity of the Supreme Court and the constitution.
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Man hurls shoe at Swami Prasad Maurya in Agra, arrested
Agra, May 3: A man hurled a shoe at national president of Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party Swami Prasad Maurya during a rally here on Friday.
The man, identified as Dharmendra Dhakrey, has been and further action is being taken against him, Dauki SHO Rampal Singh said.
A spokesperson of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) claimed that Dhakrey is associated with the organisation.
Maurya in February left the Samajwadi Party and formed the Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party.
The incident happened this evening when Maurya was addressing a rally in support of the party candidate from Fatehpur Sikri in Dauki.
Talking to PTI, ABHM spokesperson Sanjay Jaat said, "One of our members hurled a shoe at Maurya when he was delivering his speech in Dauki. We were against the leader over his remarks against Ramcharitmanas.”
Maurya striked a controversy by alleging that certain verses in the Ramcharitmanas, a sacred text in the Awadhi language based on the epic Ramayana, "insult" a large section of the society on the basis of caste and hence, those should be banned.
"We have also written letters in blood and appealed to admit him in a mental asylum for disrespecting the Hindu saints and Ramcharitmanas," Jaat said.
The members of the mahasabha also threw ink on Maurya’s cavalcade and brandished black flags when it was passing from Fatehabad.
The members threw black ink on the cavalcade and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans.
“We have been following Maurya’s cavalcade from the Fatehabad toll on Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Some of the members protested at Fatehabad and showed black flags when it was passing. Besides, they also threw ink on his car,” Jaat said.
While leaving the party, Maurya accused the SP leadership of discriminating against him and not defending him over his statements on the Ramcharitmanas and the Ayodhya temple consecration ceremony.
He had joined the Samajwadi Party leaving the BJP ahead of the 2022 assembly polls, contesting the elections unsuccessfully from Fazilnagar.
Before joining BJP in 2016, Swami Prasad Maurya was in the BSP and was leader of opposition in the Akhilesh yadav regime.
Recently, Maurya announced to contest the elections from Kushinagar Lok Sabha seat.
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