Anger against rising prices can cost Modi govt dearly

New Delhi: Speaking at NDTV's youth conclave, yoga guru Ramdev said rising prices of the petrol and diesel can cost the Modi government dearly. In a candid conversation, Baba Ramdev also talked about being an entrepreneur, creating jobs and wellness through yoga.

“If the government lets me, and gives some relief in tax, I can give petrol and diesel to India at Rs 35-40 per litre. Fuel needs to be brought under GST and not the 28 per cent rate,” Ramdev said. The Modi government should act to check rising prices of things. The Prime Minister will have to act immediately,” Ramdev added.

“Frustration is a huge problem for the youth. They think they have no opportunities. That's not true. I did not have any godfathers and yet I set this huge enterprise (Patanjali). I don't run after money. Money runs after me,” Baba Ramdev said. “People criticise PM Modi. it is their fundamental right. But he has done good work. Launched the Clean India Mission, not allowed any major scam.

Yes, some political questions are bzing raised about the Rafale deal. “I have withdrawn myself politically. I am with all parties and I am with no party. “I am a scientific sanyasi. We have more than 300 scientists at Patanjali. Put a very high premium on quality of our products.

“People who are making the cow a religious animal are wrong. Cow has no religion. I am not saying at all that LGBTQ people should be beaten up with sticks but it is against the order of nature,” he added.