Smarting under statement withdrawal, Baba Ramdev poses 25 questions to IMA

In an open letter posted on his Twitter handle, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev posed 25 questions to the IMA, which had objected to his video clip running down allopathy treatment for COVID-19.

PTI

May 24, 2021 / 22:26 IST

Baba Ramdev

Having been forced to withdraw his statement questioning the efficacy of allopathy medicines, yoga guru Ramdev on May 24 asked the Indian Medical Association (IMA) if allopathy offered permanent relief for ailments such as hypertension and diabetes.

In an open letter posted on his Twitter handle, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev posed 25 questions to the IMA, which had objected to his video clip running down allopathy treatment for COVID-19.

He asked if allopathy offered permanent relief from hypertension (BP) and type-1 and 2 diabetes.

“Does the pharma industry have permanent treatment for thyroid, arthritis, colitis, and asthma?” he asked.

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