Swaminomics

I am not an ardent follower of Baba Ramdev, but have seen a bit of his gimmicks on television. I admit that he has motivated me to quit aerated drinks (cuz' he says cola’s are equivalent to toilet cleaners) & potato chips completely. As he propagates, I have also started having lauky (aka bottlegourd) juice first thing in the morning (testimony to the health effects of this juice is my father who religiously has it every single day & it has actually helped in keeping his sugar & cholesterol levels in check).

But I’m not here to heap praises on the guru. I am writing this to condemn the absolutely unnecessary criticism bestowed on him by everyone, especially the youth. I strongly defend the Baba, not for his views, but simply because of his right to express them! Our Constitution guarantees freedom of speech & expression as a fundamental right for every citizen. Then why make such a hue & cry if Baba Ramdev merely opens his gob?? Just because he openly expresses his displeasure on contentious issues (like gay rights)???

Speaking of rights, if : the present day youth have the right to be extremely vocal on a range of subjects & to blow their horns on changing attitudes & modernity; Political parties have the right to oppose any policies of the Govt; Civil society has the right to oppose any issues of national importance, so does the Guru. He has as much rights to publicly air his thoughts.

This is a clear example of how fraud our society is. Anyone who dares take on it, is censured. If supports it, is praised. The fundamental rights are not meant to sit peacefully in some statute in our Parliament. They are meant for us. For India. And how have we made a mockery of them!