‘Totally out of context’: Patanjali clarifies Ramdev’s claim that allopathy is ‘stupid science’

Patanjali Yogpeeth on Saturday clarified that yoga guru Ramdev’s statement on allopathy was taken “totally out of context” after he claimed that it was a “stupid science”.

Ramdev had said that medicines such as remdesivir and favipiravir – approved by the Drugs Controller General of India for coronavirus treatment – had failed. “Lakhs of patients have died because of allopathic medicines rather than a shortage of oxygen,” he had claimed.

Balkrishna, the general secretary of the Patanjali Yogpeeth, later clarified that the video in which Ramdev can be heard making the statement was truncated, and that the yoga guru has no ill-will towards modern science and its practitioners.

“It is necessary to mention that the event was a private event and Swami jee [Ramdev] was reading out a forwarded WhatsApp message received by him and various other members who were participating in the event,” the statement claimed.

It said that Ramdev has “utmost regards” for all doctors and supporting staff who have been working day and night during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Swamee jee [Ramdev] has been a firm believer that patients treatment, and relief from the diseases and its pains should be the motto of a medical practitioner,” Balkrishna said. “He believes that allopathy is a progressive science; and a…

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