Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Ramdev Sends Rakhi Gift To Kangana, Urges Social Harmony
Baba Ramdev said he was sending a Raksha Bandhan gift and sweets to Kangana Ranaut.
He also said he would call her to wish her on the festival.
The two had disagreed after Ranaut made a comment about protesters.
Ramdev said arguments should be solved by talking instead of holding on to anger.
He asked people in India not to discriminate against anyone because of caste, community or gender.
He also asked political parties to show unity.
Ramdev expressed sadness about deadly flash floods in Nepal.
He said groups connected to Patanjali would help people affected by the disaster.
Baba Ramdev said he was sending sweets and a Raksha Bandhan gift to Kangana Ranaut by post.
Ramdev said he would call Ranaut to wish her and that they had ended their animosity.
The gesture follows controversy over Ranaut’s “Generation Gutter” comment about Jantar Mantar protesters.
Ramdev urged Indians to reject hatred, hostility and discrimination based on caste, community, gender or social status.
He also expressed grief over Nepal’s flash floods and said Patanjali groups would help affected people.
- Who
- Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut; Ramdev also referred to political parties and people affected by floods in Nepal.
- What
- Ramdev announced a Raksha Bandhan gift and sweets for Ranaut, called for social harmony, and discussed aid for Nepal flood victims.
- When
- On Friday, during Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- Ramdev made the remarks in Haridwar; he said the gift would be sent by post, while the flood crisis discussed was in Nepal.
- Why
- He said disputes should be resolved through dialogue and called for an end to hatred, hostility and discrimination.
Criticism Of Ranaut’s Comment
Ramdev’s Reconciliation Appeal
“Generation Gutter” controversy
Criticism Of Ranaut’s Comment
Sections of the entertainment industry and public life criticised Ranaut’s comment about protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Ramdev’s Reconciliation Appeal
Ranaut made the comment while criticising protesters, while Ramdev later called for dialogue and said the animosity had ended.
- Gift
- Ramdev said he was sending sweets and a gift to Ranaut by post.
- Festival
- The gesture was made for Raksha Bandhan.
- Earlier controversy
- Ranaut’s “Generation Gutter” comment while criticising Jantar Mantar protesters drew widespread criticism.
- Reconciliation
- Ramdev said he had completely given up animosity and would call Ranaut.
- Social appeal
- He called for an end to discrimination based on caste, community, gender and social status.
- Political message
- He suggested ruling and Opposition parties tie rakhis to promote unity.
- Nepal floods
- Ramdev described the flash floods in Nepal as tragic and said Patanjali groups would help affected people.