Baba Ramdev, the yoga guru and founder of Patanjali, and Bryan Johnson, an American entrepreneur, got into a public spat on social media over a comment about the air quality in Haridwar. The incident started with a viral video of Ramdev riding a horse, which was seen as an attempt to promote Shilajit, a traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Johnson, a well-known anti-aging enthusiast, reacted to the video by posting a comment on one of Ramdev’s social media posts, expressing his surprise that a 59-year-old was still energetic enough to ride a horse.
However, Ramdev took offense to Johnson’s comment and blocked him on the platform, citing that Johnson’s comment was inappropriate. Johnson, who has previously spoken about his views on aging and his efforts to reverse the effects of aging, responded by sharing a post that highlighted the poor air quality in Haridwar, capital of Uttarakhand,and stated that he was blocked by Ramdev for that post. Ramdev, in turn, accused Johnson of using the platform to promote his own anti-aging agenda and claimed that Johnson’s comment was unwarranted.
The exchange has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some users defending Ramdev’s right to block Johnson while others are criticizing the yoga guru for being thin-skinned. The episode has also led to people discussing the benefits and side effects of Shilajit, which is believed to have various health benefits, including increasing energy and improving sexual function.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of social media in personal branding and celebrity engagement, with some arguing that Johnson was using the platform to promote his own agenda and others seeing Ramdev’s actions as a form of censorship. Ultimately, the exchange highlights the importance of professional decorum and respectful communication in online interactions, even between individuals with vastly different backgrounds and perspectives.