Haryana CM defends Baba Ramdev over Putrajeevak Beej Medicine Controversy

Chandigarh: Supporting yoga guru Ramdev on his medicine ‘Putrajeevak Beej’, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that the word ‘putra’ in ‘Putrajeevak Beej’ refers to child and not son.

M L Khattar

M L Khattar

He said that there is no reference to the child’s sex here and the medicine is meant for conceiving babies and not only male child. Khattar also maintained that Ramdev cannot change the name of the medicine as the name is an ancient one and its not in his hand to change it.

Yoga Guru Ramdev on Friday gave clarification on selling an ayurvedic medicine named “Putrajeevak Beej,” which literally translates to “the seed that gives life to a son.” The opposition today sought to embarrass the ruling BJP in Parliament by linking it to Ramdev, whose pharmacy they alleged sells the ayurvedic concoction. Defending himself, Ramdev said that the botanical name of the medicine is ‘Putranjiva roxburghii’ and it is called ‘Putrajivak’ in Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada and many other languages and has nothing to do with its literal meaning.

A Day earlier, Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar as politicos demanded action against Yoga Guru Ramdev, accused of selling a medicine which guarantees birth of a son. The matter was raised by JD (U) leader KC Tyagi, in the house and he demanded that action be initiated against Ramdev’s Divya pharmacy. Ramdev’s pharmacy has come up with an Ayurvedic medicine called ‘Putrajeevak Beej’ (son bearing seed) which guarantees the birth of a son to any woman who will consume it. Reportedly Tyagi also produced a copy of a purchase receipt dated April 14 in the house and termed the sale of such products by “the Brand Ambassador of Haryana” illegal and unconstitutional. Tyagi was joined in protest by members from other parties both inside and outside the house.

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