"Has a patent on crying," says Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Nov 28: Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said his family has got a patent on crying as he took objection to Union minister D V Sadananda Gowda's comment that shedding tears during election was their family business.
"I will say that our family has a patent over it (shedding tears). Ours is a life of emotions and tears are an expression of pain in our hearts, Kumaraswamy told reporters at Hunsur.
While campaigning for the JD(S) candidate contesting the assembly bypoll, Kumaraswamy burst into tears at Kikkeri in KR Pet segment on Wednesday, saying people of Mandya had deserted him by defeating his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the Lok Sabha election earlier this year.
Commenting on Kumaraswamy turning emotional, Sadananda Gowda had cautioned people against the "flood of tears."
He said the flood caused by tears is more dangerous than the flood that ravaged 22 districts of Karnataka in August and October.
The union minister even termed that shedding tears during election is the tradition of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's family.
Dear Sadananda Gowda, I don’t know how to cry applying Vicks or glycerine. I cry when I see the poor people in tears, Kumaraswamy said.
He challenged Sadananda Gowda to explain how many flood-hit people did he assist.
How many poor people come to your house and how many of them secured any relief from you? Come to our house or send your intelligence team from the Centre.
Even after 70 years of independence, there are people coming to us without food and clothes. When I see them I get upset, Kumaraswamy said.
"Sadananda Gowda had said in his statement that people earlier used to watch drama for 100 days or 200 days.
Yes, you will say so because you come from the region where dramas are played, said Kumaraswamy commenting on the coastal Karnataka region where the minister hails from and where Yaksha Gana form of classical dance-drama is popular.
State Tourism minister C T Ravi too called Kumaraswamy an accomplished actor while taking a jibe at the JD(S) leader for shedding tears while campaigning.
"Film actors too do not tear up without glycerine though it is their profession. Only an accomplished actor can shed tears without it," he said.
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'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.
