IMA demands action against Ramdev for calling allopathy 'stupid science', blaming it for Covid deaths

The Indian Medical Association on Saturday demanded that the central government take action against yoga guru Ramdev after he allegedly called allopathy a “stupid science” and blamed it for the death of Covid patients.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday demanded that the central government take strict action against yoga guru Ramdev after he allegedly described allopathy as a “stupid science” and stated that “lakhs of [Covid] patients have died after taking allopathic medicines.” IMA HQs Press Release on 22.05.2021 pic.twitter.com/rrc1LXA24n The IMA said his “unlearned” comments could mislead people. On the other hand, the Haridwar-based Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, of which Ramdev is the founder, said the remarks were taken out of context.