ORISSA IS THE RICHEST STATE IN INDIA: BABA RAMDEV

KORAPUT: “Orissa is the richest state in India due to its mineral resources. If these mineral resources are properly utilised, Orissa will be as developed a nation as USA”, said Baba Ramdev, while addressing a public meeting at the police ground here in Koraput on Wednesday.

 



Koraput : Baba Ramdev addressing the public during his

 Bharat Swabhiman Yatra (Photo - Saurabha Kumar Turuk)

Baba Ramdev not only greeted a strong gathering of 5000 disciples in Odia, but also opined that there is much similarity between Sanskrit and Odia language. He also paid glowing tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Orissa. He insisted upon creating awareness among the people of India to form an ideal India in which there will be an ideal administration. He advised the public to choose an honest person as their leader who will make India a second heaven. According to him a major portion of our National Income is in the form of black-money stashed in Swiss Bank. If that money is brought back to India, no one will remain unemployed and poor. Many socio-economic infrastructures can be built up with that money.

Describing the large scale transfer of our precious national income by the multinational companies, Baba Ramdev advised the masses to use indigenous product in our day-to-day lives. Giving stress upon the large scale use of Yoga and Ayurveda, he wished a healthier and intelligent India. During his speech he requested several times to give up wine and other harmful drugs for the betterment of our society. He expressed his confidence that honesty and non-violence will make India a true Ramarajya.  During his one hour long address, Baba Ramdev conspicuously did not utter a single word on the problem of Naxalism, as Koraput district of Orissa is one of the hotbeds of Naxal Movement.

Though the meeting was organised by the district level Patanjali Yoga Samiti, activities of Sangha Parivar and Gayatri Parivar were noticeable throughout the whole proceedings of the meeting. The district administration tried their best to facilitate the event in a disciplined manner.

(Priyaranjan Swain is studying Journalism & Mass Communication at the Central University of Orissa, Koraput. Already armed with a Master’s in Applied Economics he aspires to work for a leading newspaper after the completion of his course. Interest in socio-economic issues and day to day political affairs help him understand the complexities of our ever evolving society. He can be reached at priyaranjanswain35@gmail.com)