As a defence of the government’s move of currency demonetisation to curb corruption and black money, Ramdev’s statement may warm the cockles of his devotees, especially those who believe nothing is bigger than the prime minister (to them, also known as the nation), but the comment is shockingly pernicious on several levels.
Baba Ramdev wants ordinary Indians to be. Why? Because members of the army, who are protecting our borders, routinely go without food for days, especially when they are on active duty. Such is his logic.
“During war, our soldiers fight without eating food for seven to eight days. So, can’t we do the same for our nation?” one of India’s most successful yoga-guru-turned-entrepreneurs said to the media yesterday. “Many people are showing their opposition to the prime minister but nothing is bigger than the nation,” he added.
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