After social activist Anna Hazare and his team, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has stoked a controversy calling MPs “dacoits and murderers,” evoking strong condemnation from parliamentarians who asserted that such “insults” are unacceptable.
Addressing the media while launching his month-long yatra in Chhattisgarh's Durg on Tuesday, Baba Ramdev said there were good people among the parliamentarians and he respected them. “But there are dacoits, murderers, illiterates among them. We have to save Parliament. We have to remove corrupt people.”
He accused the MPs of not caring for farmers and labourers.
“They are friends and slaves of money. They are illiterate, dacoits and murderers. They are devils in the form of humans, who we have elected to those posts. They are not worth it,” he said.
The issue was raised in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday with Speaker Meira Kumar and several MPs, including senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, not mincing words in deprecating the Yoga guru's utterances and asked people to show respect to Parliament.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad was also unsparing in his criticism saying the yoga guru was a frustrated man and a “mental case.”
“Ramdev is frustrated, whoever speaks like this is frustrated. He is a mental case,” Mr. Prasad told reporters.
Samajwadi Party member Shailendra Kumar sought action under the rules of parliamentary privilege against people making such “derogatory” references against MPs. Such derogatory remarks made openly on public platforms amounted to breach of privilege of Parliament, he said.
The Speaker said, “The Constitution is supreme. It has granted a certain position to Parliament. We all should take care of this first.”
Lashing out at Baba Ramdev, Mr. Sinha said insult of Parliament and lawmakers and indeed that of Constitution had become a norm now. “And who insults the more is a bigger hero now. This is absolutely wrong. Nobody has the authority, no matter how big the individual is, .... it insults the democratic institutions.”
BJP MP Kirti Azad said, “It has come to such a situation that in this country, nowadays anybody can speak anything and get away with it. No one seems to be in any control. However, I am surprised that Ramdev made such remarks.”
Union Minister Harish Rawat said Ramdev was raising a question mark on the whole democratic set-up.
Congress MP Jagadambika Pal said character assassination of Parliament and parliamentarians was not acceptable.
As his comments enraged parliamentarians, the Yoga guru on Wednesday sought to defend his remarks saying he had repeatedly noted that there were many “good” politicians in different parties.
“But there are certain people who are corrupt, have allegations of being characterless, have criminal charges and socially have a bad name. I have not said anything new. I have been saying it for long. That is why, the honest, good politicians do not have any objection to what I have said. But those who are corrupt, and have criminal records, they will obviously object to what I have said,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Hazare came to the defence of the Yoga guru saying whatever he had said “is not wrong.”
“There is one thing that whatever Ramdev has said is not wrong. If it is wrong, there is proof against so many people today. When parties give tickets, why they give it to tainted people,” Mr. Hazare asked.
Do the expressions "respecting parliament" and "respecting individual members of parliament" hav the same connotations and implications in the country's constitution and the laws.It is only if it is so, one can support the attack on Baba Ramdev.
Ramdev ji maharaj is working for nation since many years. I f you have doubt on his patanjali trust or his objects of supplying patanjali products to India then go to Patanjali website that is patanjaliayurved.org or any other patanjali website and see their object of selling patanjali products. He is not a businessman. He is a great saint only but why he is supplying patanjai products? There is a strong reason and object behind it. Until and unless u dont know the object, dont say him anything. He is hero of India and he saved many people lives who were facing with dangerous deceases like cancer and others. Half knowledge is very dangerous so, go in depth to know Baba Ramdev ji maharaj... Jai Babaji.
True. Scandalous, corrupt, decoist and rapists in every walk of life,
even so called civil societies, religious leaders, NGOs and Yoga Gurus
are not exception. Dhongi Babas & NGOs conveniently support politicians
with criminal background during elections and issues indirect fatwas to
followers. They release statement to manipulate public perception, in
fact the reality is stark opposite!
Self Respected MP'S deriving ire over baba ramdev's comment doesn't make
any sense when whole of the country echoes baba ramdev's philosophy
about parliamentarians . There are numerous examples to support the fact
that most of the MP's are charged with various felonies with some
serious felonies like murder, loot , hooliganism. The whole world knows
the true color of various MP's trying to govern the country when they
themselves are not able to govern their scruples, ethics. So MP's
enraged over baba ramdev's comment is laughable.
It is strange that I have not come across a single article in print
media or single person in electronic media who has dared to write or say
that what ever Baba has said is nothing but truth. In contrast more than
90 per cent of the readers comments in the internet support Baba,s
statement. What kind of forth pillar of democracy is this.
Stop begging for respect. Respect to a person or a body is given from heart and is never demanded. If people are really happy with you, why would they insult you?
Baba Ramdev can enjoy his wealth just like Brahm Swarup Pramukh Swami,
Hari Prakash Swami or Satya Sia baba enjoying or enjoyed. All later
and many more are having good terms with politicians and politician
gets their blessing with votes from their followers. That is equilibrium and Baba Ramdev looks like breaking this equilibrium by
taking stand against corruption and making his life hell. However,
somebody has to take the pain and advocate against the corruption and
criminals looting wealth of ordinary people. The same ordinary people
go on streets to burn effigy of Ramdev or Hazare when they get small
gratification from their political masters. There is no easy solution.
If no Hazare or Baba Ramdev then who will next come and rescue
ordinary people from corruption and crime. Bhaago nahi Jago...
The Parliament is supreme; the Constitution is supreme, no doubt. But is it not a
fact that some of those who are MPs, have criminal cases pending against them
and Swami Ramdev has himself admitted that his criticism was levelled against
only such persons and not against the vast majority who are honest and sincere.
Therefore there is no valid reason why our MPs should get agitated and make a
hue and cry over such an issue and pass scathing remarks as he is a mental case.
It is an insult to a great spiritual Guru who occupies a pride of place among the
vast majority of the nation. No doubt our MPs have some privileges that go with
their office but let them remember that they are the chosen representatives of the
population from their constituencies whom they are supposed to serve during
their term as MPs and should be tolerant of criticism.
Cong. can do this because of the ill feeling. Cong will suffer
Democracy in India is of the people for the people and by the people
of India but where it is? It is for the party of the party and by the
party.These MPs least bother about people of India and The India.Here
and there is only eye-washing,making fool of Indians since very long.
Politicians of India are like the ancient Rajas.None dare to ask them
what are they doing there in parliament. Most of the laws are undated
and have lost their meaning.Right to information is loosing its ground
day by day.Retired pro-goverments are sitting their and no proper
procedure is being adopted in the states.people have to go again in
the Honourable court for decision. Is this the democracy of India.Jai
Hind.
Baba Ramdev is only echoing what general population knows to be truth.
With honorable exceptions like PM and few more, rest of them are not in
politics with noble causes. There is no honesty and patriotism left in
at least 80% of Members of Parliament.
Why not Parliamentarians reform themselves first? (See attachments)
Parliamentarians cutting across party-lines have unanimously expressed anger in bitter-most voice against Baba Ramdev’s remarks. It would have been better if our Parliamentarians would have first exhibited similar unanimity by legislating long-pending poll-reforms to effectively check bad elements from entering legislative process, and induce other reforms which could prevent politics from becoming profession for politicians, and family shops for party-bosses.
Is it not an insult of Constitution to overlook constitutional institutions when our Parliamentarians are ignoring reforms suggested by Election Commission now for decades? Is it not insult of Parliament by Parliamentarians when some unruly members are conveniently allowed (without any punishment) to tear copies of government-presented bills, an aspect criticised in loud voice by same Parliamentarians if done outside the Parliament? Crimes like voting in Parliament after being bribed, turning official trips into holiday trips by taking girl-friend in name of wife which are otherwise punishable under Indian Penal Code, are privileged aspects under Parliamentary immunity. In absence of ‘Right-to-Reject’, it is totally irrelevant to blame the poor voter for electing some bad elements in legislative system which by and large is largely corrupt in absence of deliberately ignored long pending reforms by the Parliamentarians who are agitated on remarks made against them outside the Parliament.
It is an extremely difficult task to prepare list containing 10 MPs who are really honest,have the full knowledge of Indian Constitution 7 really know their official duties. The statements from Ramdev & Anna from public platforms are 100% true. It is further disgrace to find the comments from Fodder eaters, looters, living on subsidized meals & other countless legal & illegal perks which they enjoy without doing any specific job. Well, the new job for these honorable MPs/MLAs these days is to watch porn clips when the house(s) are in session. There is nothing wrong is mentioning the truth.
India has to grow more. Waiting for the day when politicians will stop blaming each other for each and every issue. We need educated leaders. We should select such leaders. Power is in the hands of the people. We have to use it wisely.
We are the ones who handed the MP's their mandate. Yet we take great
pleasure in disparaging them in every way. I think its fairly obvious
that sane people do not stand hours in long queues under a scorching sun
to do something that they of necessity think useless. Have the MP's
thought why disparaging them has become the fashion? Or are they too
busy defending their "privileges"?
In one survey less than 10 % MPs could write national anthem(Illiterate !)..! 161 have serious criminal cases by their own acceptance (loot, murders etc.)! And it is criminal to give protection to Criminals, by that account the rest of them also become offenders. What Privilege motion - Baba will be happy to reveal more of their Crimes in their Home Ground..! Lets us welcome the motion and Baba's day in the Parliament..!
Instead of feeling shame & correct the character, the MP's reaction is
baseless.Baba has fired at center point.Sachh hamesha kadwi lagti hai...
Baba should be nominated as President at this juncture.
MPs with criminal background:
There are 150 newly elected MPs with criminal cases pending against them. Out of these, there are 73 MPs
having serious charges against them. Here is the high level summary of the new lok sabha:
• Affidavits available for MPs - 533
• MPs with criminal charges - 150 (28.14 %)
• MPs with serious criminal charges - 72 (13.51 %)
• Total criminal cases against MPs - 412
• Total serious IPC sections against MPs – 213
Top 10 sitting criminal MP's:
Rank Name Constituency Party Serious IPC count declared accused Convicted in
1 Kameshwar Baitha Palamau JMM 50 35 0
2 Jagadish Sharma Jahanabad JDU 17 6 0
3 Bal Kumar Patel Mirzapur SP 13 10 0
4 Prabhatsinh P. Chauvan Panchamahal BJP 10 3 0
5 Kapil M Karwariya Phulpur BSP 42 8 4 0
6 P Karunakaran Kasargod CPM 64 6 12 0
7 Kunvarji M Bavaliya Rajkot Congress 54 6 2 0
8 Vittalbhai H Radadiya Porbandar Congress 51 5 16 0
9 Ramkishun Chandauli SO 49 5 10 0
10 Lalu Prasad Yadav Saran RJD 60 5 7 0
What Swamiji Said Is 100% Correct.
Some Were Imprisoned .It Indicats The Same
Baba Ramdev is true and politicians of this country are really bad
Long live baba ramdev and Anna Hazare
It is a shock that our corrupt leaders have defeated great leaders like Anna
Baba Ramdev is speaking all the truth. We have to get rid of this blood sucking government. Jay Hind.
why these MPs are so nervous when a Goonda is called a Goonda? a goonda sitting in Parliament makes him a god?
All MPs keep shouting dont insult parliament by calling a goonda, a Goonda, but nobody tries to accept the point that first of all why are they allowed? oh, i forgot, its democracy... out of 520 odd if 160 have criminal records, it is less in majority so, the parliament is still clean. In hindu tradition, if one dog goes into a temple, the temple will be cleansed. why cant we apply the same?
Its really strange that when Baba Ramdev calls the MPs cheats,dacoits
and murderers etc.,the whole community of politicians stand against
him and call it an insult to democracy and parliament besides an abuse
to these MPs.Thouugh with a bit of introspection,sizeable number will
agree that he is right.But what when some politicians just stand in
front of media and call Ramdev a Thug,a cheat or what not.Nothing has
been proved against him also in court.And people still follow
him.Media should expose such matters to the core.They also tend to be
selective in their approach.The MPs should not say something what they
cannot hear about themselves ferom others.
It is better the political leaders should stop giving negative comments against Baba Ramdev/Anna Hazare. Otherwise people of this country will teach the corrupted political leaders a lesson.People of these country r boss and these politicians r servants.
Guruji can easily substantiate this ..Figures are there to justify his stand. BJP is too share this blame.Otherwise they can hardly win their elections.Pity that this trend is being further strengthened.
Lalu calling Baba Ram dev a mental is the most hilarious statement I ever heard. What has he done for the nation ever since he came into politics? Well, he ensured every Govt school teach Hindi whereas he sent his one dozen kids to best of convents, got them married to rich and powerful; upgraded his lifestyle from nothing to everything. Started his own dairy business and minted millions. All these with or without any fodder. Lalu should apologise to Baba Ramdev for his callous comments.
It makes me wonder how much was paid to those congress workers to burn Baba Ramdev's picture in Allahabad
Nothing is going to change as long as stupid people like in the above
photo support corrupt ministers just to get some money or booze.
Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth. The geography of India is so threatening form inimical forces outside the territory, no politicians care about it. Army has become the blunted sward, lacking men and materials. but the parlimentarians, while enjoying the perks beyond the means of the Indian economy, engange in looting and murdering those who go against them. Ramdev has uttered the truth and for those criminals it is a bitter pill to swallow.
The Constitution is supreme not MPs. Its seems most of MPs are not aware about constitution. illiterate Mps.
Those who are accusing Ramdeo, must see there own character first. If comments of the readers over the issue are parameter to judge the people's mood, it is ample clear that general mass is in harmony with Baba Ramdeo's comment. This indignation by politician is understandable. Fodder eater, thief saver, non believer(in democracy), looters, plunders, illegal miners, scammers etc obviously can't digest the fact stated by a mass mover yoga guru Ramdeo. 162 of MPs out of 545 are having criminal background as per Anna Team. As per study by National Election Watch (NEW) criminal cases were pending against 128 MPs in 2004.
Most of MPs are nowhere near to be a statesman. Moreover, even basic parameters like minimum qualification is not defined for being an MP.Most of our MPs don't enjoy 50% of mass support. Many a times, we elect less worst among lot of worst. The blunt and stark reality stated by yoga guru is a bitter truth and obviously it will hurt those who are getting exposed.
I really don't know how allegations made by a person whom our
respecetd parliamentarions call "mental" and "frustrated" can offend
them , the parliament , the constitution and whole democratic setup in
our country but the same are not offended when we hear of scams, rapes
, murders and loot on this large scale. Don't they get offended when a
farmer who is responsible for feeding the whole country does suicide due to lack of money to even feed himself and his family?. Don't they get offended when someone sell their children for having a meal. Don't they get offended when even after 60 yeas of independence children of this country are illiterate doing child labor and forced to beg on the roads for living. If yes, why don't we see such heated and loud debate in parliament about these issues? because this happen only to poor whom you could easily buy for 100 rupees during elections. The morality has faded and self respect is a thing of past for these rich people driving our country.
Ramdev’s ire: What’s wrong in it? …Sincere and non criminal background Politicians should not fear his ire. Baba’s statement belongs to those who are in that criterion.Instead of fearing, they (Politicians) should support such statements, does not matter who says.
People have to 'command' respect, not 'demand' it as the current set of
parliamentarians do! The entire country endorses to an extent, the
views of Kejriwal and Ramdev, which is wrought upon itself, by some of
the parliamentarians, while no one denies that there are indeed a lot
of good parliamentarians as well. The general gloom and contempt for
the 'politicians' in the country is palpable. Politicians and
parliamentarians should do some honest introspection, rather than
'demanding' that they be respected!!!
Ramdev did acknowledge that there are a few good persons in there. So why all this hurt? It is a simple fact that there are several murderers, dacoits, gangsters, and worse in both Assemblies and Parliament. Why are these rogues taking offense if it not about them? In fact, the whole nation's opinion is the same, it is just that Ramdev being a public figure, got to voice his opinion in public.
the parliament and the people sitting there will never like anyone
speaking the truth and calling a spade a spade..the people in the
parliament are there at the first place because they are masters of
double speak...which sadly baba ramdev is not.baba ramdev is right and
is a true patriot
Insted of repeatedly blaming Parliament and its Hon. members often inviting bitter criticism and rebuff from them, Baba Ramdevji and Anna Hazare should atonce declare 'Bharat Swabhiman Party' in national interest in the largest Indian Democracy and mobolise the nation with a ten point program which includes trash-free India, eradication of poverty & illiteracy in 5 years and employment to all in private/public enterprises based on individual skills. Simultaneously,they should invite applications from interested public from all the 550+ constituencies and process them for 2014 polls.This is the only way for a common man to win & rule in democracy!
Baba Ramdev's comment on the parlimentarians may not be entirely wrong but
look who's speaking,Hasn't he built an yoga empire with all the money made
from gullible people who come to him. Wasn't he questioned by the ED for
evading taxes not long ago? He's no saint to call them a sinner.
The verbiage and comments used by the same MP's during election campaigns are far more worse than those used by Ramdev.
It is better for the parliamentarians (those who are corrupt or criminal) to retrospect and reform themselves than to throw tantrums in fake indignation, ramdev"s comments. Those who are honest need not jump to the rescue of corrupt MP"s. Team Hazare and Ramdev et al only reflect the feelings of people. They have no personal axe to grind.Given a platform I should like to say the samethings about some of our MP"s as Ramdev had said With a Raja , a Kalmadi, a Jagan, a dozen others MP"s must hang their heads in shame for bringing disrepute to a great institution!!
Look who ar talking!! haha.. Ramdev didn't comment on the Constitution or
Parliament nor democracy. He said that to the so called parliamentarians who are all tainted, corrupt and zero respect for our Constitution, ethics, people of this country. In fact 90% of population think and comment in worse words than Ramdev because out of love for this great country build by our great fathers.
Ramdev was 100% correct.Rather he cautioned the people against corruption,criminalization of politics,loose and immoral character of politicians which spoil the entire society.These parliamentarians behave like ruffians in the Parliament,many are involved with looting and stashing of money .Many are involved with criminal cases which are pending against them Mostly violate election rules and regulations and remain in the parliament. They never care for the common people nor do they respect the law of the land.Do they fight against rape and murder in Delhi. They rule our legislation.They pick the candidates and fund their campaigns with corporate money.They suck down billions in government subsidies and project money.They loot the treasury.Public debate will surely exposed them.
Acharya Ramdev is correct. Even thieves don't like if we call him thief!! To clean gutter, you have get in to it and Ramdev is doing that.
What do you do with those, who insult the Parliament, from within?
The fact that some of the MPs and most of them are honest, respectful
and concerned about the country is not being disputed.At the same time
it is also a fact that quite a number of members of the legislative
bodies are having Criminal records facing cases. This fact situation
has been repeatedly noted by almost the entire media and therefore the
MPs should not get agitated if any one points out this fact about the
composition and conduct of Legislative members.This is not showing
disrespect to the Legislative body. The reaction of the people can not
be reacted to by the MPs. They should make sincere efforts to improve
the composition of the legislative bodies.
Baba Ramdev has been unsparing, but none can deny he spoke the truth.
Let us enumerate the number of criminals (past and present) who have
been elected to the legislatures. In modern India, cash, caste and
creed seems to matter more than probity, as far as holding public
office is concerned. This in the land of Gandhi, Nehru and Vallabbhai
Patel. We won our independence on account of the sacrifice of people of
giant moral and intellectual stature. We are slowly losing our soul at
the hands of the intellectual pygmies who now rule India. Only God can
save us from our own hands!
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