Ramdev accused foreign pharmaceutical companies of creating a dependency on synthetic drugs, which he described as “toxic.” He claimed that millions of people are dying annually from these “poisonous” medicines.
“The dream of medical freedom is still unfulfilled, as millions continue to suffer and die from allopathic drugs. Just as millions of Indians were killed during the British rule and in various conflicts around the world, millions are now perishing from synthetic pharmaceuticals,” Ramdev stated.
He stressed on Patanjali’s mission to accelerate the swadeshi movement under the banner of Patanjali Wellness, advocating a shift towards indigenous and natural healthcare practices.
Ramdev has a history of targeting allopathy, which has led to legal challenges in the past, including a lawsuit by the Indian Medical Association and an FIR against his remarks.
Recently, the Supreme Court accepted his unconditional apology in a defamation case related to his earlier comments.(With ToI inputs)
