Baba Ramdev Sparks Row in Sambhal, Pledges ₹11 Lakh to UP Gurukuls
Igniting a fresh political controversy during his visit to western Uttar Pradesh, Yoga guru Swami Ramdev took a sharp dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, October 26, 2026, claiming that the opposition leader is "unemployed" and offering to recruit him into his organization. Touching down by helicopter at the Baburam Singh Bhai Singh Degree College grounds in Babrala, located in the Sambhal district, Ramdev held closed-door interactions with Arya Samaj representatives and toured the Vidya Kunj International School campus before stepping onto the public dais at 1:00 PM. Highlighting his enterprise's economic contributions to the nation, Ramdev asserted to the large assembly that his institutions have successfully created employment opportunities for over five lakh people, adding that should Rahul Gandhi desire work, they stand ready to provide him with an appropriate job.
Backing Vedic Education: CM Yogi Lauded, ₹11-Lakh Grant Announced for Gurukuls
Turning his address toward cultural and institutional preservation, the Yoga guru lavished praise on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for providing steadfast administrative support and policy assurance to traditional educational institutions across the state. Emphasizing the vital role that Gurukuls play in anchoring India's ancient knowledge systems, Ramdev formally announced a financial grant of ₹11 lakh dedicated to supporting Gurukuls across Uttar Pradesh. Drawing comparisons with the deeply ingrained traditions of charity and institutional funding witnessed across other global religions, he urged Indian citizens to step forward with generous financial contributions to sustain Vedic academies, reminding the gathering that the modern generation represents the rightful inheritors of an illustrious lineage established by ancient seers and sages.
Clarion Call for Swadeshi: Eradicating Caste Divisions and Rejecting Fast Food
Broadening his discourse to societal harmony and economic self-reliance, Swami Ramdev called for a unified Hindu society free from internal stratification, urging Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras to completely eliminate caste-based discrimination and foster collective brotherhood. Reinforcing his trademark economic philosophy, he issued an urgent appeal to citizens to reduce their reliance on multinational corporations and foreign commercial goods in favor of homegrown, indigenous (Swadeshi) products, urging the public to shed its enduring infatuation with overseas brands. Warning attendees against the escalating health hazards associated with modern consumer habits, Ramdev classified fast food as profoundly detrimental to human vitality and well-being, advising families to abandon processed diets and wholeheartedly embrace natural, health-centric lifestyles rooted in traditional wellness.
