The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched a blistering attack against Yoga Guru and FMCG, Ayurveda businessman Baba Ramdev for comments he allegedly made against modern medicine.
The IMA in a statement urged Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to either accept the accusation made by Ramdev and dissolve modern medical facilities or book and prosecute Yoga Guru under the Epidemic Diseases Act.
The development comes after a video of Ramdev saying that allopathy is stupid science.
What Ramdev said
In a video that has been going viral on the internet, Baba Ram Dev said, “it is shocking that Remdesvir failed, steroids failed and now plasma therapy has also been banned.”
He also said, “the medicines doctors are giving patients for getting the fever down such as Fabiflu is not doing any good to them.”
“We have lost lakhs of people due to allopathic medicines and not due to shortage of oxygen,” he went on to claim.
Alleging that Ramdev’s comments challenge the wisdom and integrity of the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) and the Union Health Ministry, the IMA said if action is not taken against Ramdev then the medical body will take legal action against him.
The Delhi police has filed a 3,224-page chargesheet in connection with the violence at Red Fort on Republic Day this year.
The Delhi Police has filed a 3,224-page chargesheet against actor Deep Sidhu and fifteen others in connection with the violence during the kisan (farmer) tractor rally at Red Fort on Republic Day this year. The chargesheet has been filed in Tis Hazari court.
On January 26, the police clashed with protesting farmers during their tractor rally in protest against the Centre’s three controversial farm laws at Red Fort in Delhi. Scores of people were injured in the incident.
Of the 3,224 pages in the chargesheet, 250 detail how the entire ‘conspiracy’ was hatched and executed.
THE ACCUSED
Sources in the Delhi Police stated that Deep Sidhu and Lakha Sidhana have been named as the main conspirators in the case. The names of many prominent farmer leaders have also been included in the chargesheet.
According to police sources, six accused, including Lakha Sidhana, are still absconding. Three of them – Maninder Singh, Khempreet Singh and Jabarjang Singh – are in judicial custody.
THE CHARGES
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has charged the accused under serious sections of the Indian Penal Code including sedition, rioting, attempt to murder and robbery.
The police also said they may file a supplementary chargesheet if they find additional evidence during the course of their investigation in the case.
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Gajendra Singh Nagar will hear the matter on May 28.
A total of 48 cases have been registered in connection with the incident. These cases were registered by the crime branch of Delhi Police, the Special Cell and the local police station. About 150 people were arrested in these cases.
Mental health in Covid times: Top doctors offer ways to deal with depression, anxiety
Top doctors offer ways to deal with depression and anxiety during the pandemic.
Q: Is anxiety common among Covid patients? How do you avoid negative feelings and come out of anxiety?
DR. SAMIR PARIKH, DIRECTOR, FORTIS NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM, GURUGRAM:
Any problem, especially when so unprecedented and mammoth, will give you anxiety. It’s the most basic human reaction. Don’t label it. Don’t think it’s a mountain. It will pass once things settle. More importantly, support systems count. You reach out to them. Let them support you. It’s not about a disease. If you have anxiety because you have Covid or a family member has Covid, you don’t need to pop a pill; you don’t need counselling; you don’t need to go to an expert. You need to talk to a friend and take care of yourself. Be patient and let doctors do their job.
Q: Should Covid patients stay away from the news?
DR. ANJALI CHHABRIA, PSYCHIATRIST AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST, MUMBAI:
When you’re going through Covid, it’s better to stay away from negative news. You may want to be in touch with the world, but it takes 5-10 minutes to catch up with the news—no need to hear how many deaths have happened, where all oxygen wasn’t available. Since you’re alone, you might think that you will become those figures. Keep yourself relaxed because your immunity depends on your emotional health.
Q: How do I deal with grief? When someone thinks he could have done more to save his mother or father
DR. NIMESH DESAI, PROFESSOR, PSYCHIATRY, DELHI:
The trouble is that the grief is too acute. The usual ‘could I have done more? Did I do enough’ and survivor’s guilt these feelings are much more in this period due to the reality and the onslaught of negative reports. Deal with it as normally as you can. Depend on yourself, depend on friends and family, try to seek informal support, and seek professional help. We must walk that dual line. Consider depression and anxiety normal for most people and identify those who need professional help. And do so early.
Q: How do you cope with the feeling of having let down your loved ones by not being able to attend their funerals?
DR. SAMIR PARIKH: Grief is a much personalised experience. We can’t tell anyone what to do and what not to do. You should unmute your feelings and thoughts keep sharing. If you struggle, reach out for help.
Q: Someone says: I live alone. Give me actionable suggestions on how to deal with panic attacks.
DR. AMIT SEN, CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST, DELHI:
We need to first understand what is leading to panic attacks and anxiety in the first place. These are natural responses to the kind of catastrophe we see these days. It’s important to compartmentalise your day. I often suggest that you take two to three worry breaks and confront realities like what’s happening outside, your need to connect with family and see who is ill and who is not. But when that 45 minute-1hour period is over, shut it. Tell yourself you’re not going to confront it till the next break. What gives you happiness and joy? Bring back some meaning in your life. Create it. You might want to watch some old videos, read a book. Wonderful memories will come rushing back.
