Yoga guru Ramdev has sparked controversy with his latest video promoting Patanjali sharbat and juices. In the video, he claimed that a company selling sharbat was using its earnings to build mosques and madrasas, and that drinking their product supports terrorist activities. He then compared this to “Sharbat Jihad,” a term he coined, and encouraged people to opt for Patanjali sharbat instead, which he claimed supports Hindu education institutions.
Social media users quickly pointed out that Ramdev was referring to the popular drink Rooh Afza, and accused him of using the Hindu-Muslim divide to sell his products. Many users criticized his actions, saying that he was resorting to Islamophobia as a marketing strategy to build his business empire. Some also brought up his past controversy, where he was ordered by the Supreme Court to apologize for making false claims about his products’ ability to cure severe ailments.
Ramdev’s comments have been widely condemned, with many calling it not only disrespectful but also dangerous. The term “Sharbat Jihad” has also been mocked, with many users saying that it is just another example of Ramdev’s attempts to cash in on religious sentiments. The controversy has sparked a heated debate online, with some defending Ramdev’s comments and others criticizing him for his divisive rhetoric.