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Ramdev says ‘don’t want to escalate’ war of words with Kangana Ranaut after ‘Gen Z, jawani' remarks row

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Yoga guru Swami Ramdev stated he does not wish to escalate his public dispute with BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.
  • The conflict began after Ranaut's controversial remarks about Gen Z and young protesters.
  • Ramdev questioned Ranaut's background, while Ranaut criticized his comments on her youth and past legal issues.

Yoga guru Swami Ramdev has stated he wishes to de-escalate his public disagreement with BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, indicating he will refrain from further comments.

I don't want to escalate the matter, the country knows who is Swami Ramdev, what is my contribution, that is why I don't want to comment on such people.

— Swami RamdevStatement on his public dispute with Kangana Ranaut.

The public exchange between Ramdev and Ranaut escalated after the actor-turned-politician made controversial remarks about Gen Z, describing the generation as "Generation Gutter." This comment drew criticism from various quarters.

What was her childhood like? What was her youth like? What were her past accomplishments like? I don't want to talk about such people. Calling the youth ‘generation gutter’ is a sign of a corrupted mind.

— Swami RamdevCommenting on Kangana Ranaut's remarks about Gen Z.

When asked about Ranaut's remarks, Ramdev questioned her education and past, criticizing her description of the younger generation. "What was her childhood like? What was her youth like? What were her past accomplishments like? I don't want to talk about such people. Calling the youth ‘generation gutter’ is a sign of a corrupted mind," Ramdev told reporters.

Baba ji don't day dream about my jawani or bedroom. One can only assume based on rumours and gossip. Atleast mujhe kabhi Supreme Court se fatkar nahi lagi for false/fraud efficacy claims based on hard facts not some gossip or assumptions.

— Kangana RanautResponding to Swami Ramdev's comments about her youth.

Ranaut responded sharply, accusing Ramdev of crossing a line by commenting on her youth and private life. She retorted, "Baba ji don't day dream about my jawani or bedroom. One can only assume based on rumours and gossip. Atleast mujhe kabhi Supreme Court se fatkar nahi lagi for false/fraud efficacy claims based on hard facts not some gossip or assumptions." She added, "So don't give me character lessons. Tumse toh bahut zyada behtar hai mera character, no fraud detected here."

So don't give me character lessons. Tumse toh bahut zyada behtar hai mera character, no fraud detected here.

— Kangana RanautFurther retort to Swami Ramdev's criticism.
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