Wednesday, May 22nd 05:18 AM IST
 

Baba Ramdev should do yoga not lead anti-corruption campaigns

Akshaya Mishra

Someone must ask Baba Ramdev what exactly he wants. If he is serious about black money then he must make definite demands from the government. Just making a lot of noise from Ramlila Maidan is a total waste of the country’s time. Team Anna wanted to fight corruption and Lokpal was its solution. One may or may not agree with its remedy but still it was something concrete. Ramdev has nothing of that kind. Moreover, his list of demands is endless: Lokpal, black money, CVC, CBI and what no. The yoga guru must set himself small goals if he wants real change. The show of popularity does not serve any purpose. If does not start thinking clearly soon, then he might soon find his cheer leaders abandoning him.read less read more

Arun George

Baba Ramdev’s movement is seeking the creation of the Lokpal, independence of the CBI, electoral reforms and getting back illegally stashed wealth in foreign banks. All of these issues when seen in isolation are worthy issues to lead a campaign for. Sceptics may argue that Ramdev, who himself is accused in multiple cases, cannot lead a campaign against social ills he himself may be guilty of. However, until his guilt is proved by a court of law, he is innocent and cannot be brushed away. He does enjoy the mass support that maybe even Anna Hazare didn’t, and if the ends he is seeking are worthy, the focus should be the issues he is fighting for and not who is leading the protest.read less read more