Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Ramdev urges breaking walls of hatred on 80th Independence Day
On Independence Day, a famous yoga teacher named Baba Ramdev gave a speech in Haridwar, India.
He had just put up the Indian flag at a special ceremony.
He told people that they should stop hating each other because of caste or religion.
He said people from all different groups should learn to live together in peace.
He promised to help tear down the old idea of 'divide and rule' that keeps people apart.
He said true independence means India having its own schools, hospitals and economy.
He also talked about young people, saying some do great things while others make trouble in the streets.
He asked everyone to fight for their rights using legal and democratic ways.
Finally, he told political leaders from both sides to be friendly and respect one another.
Baba Ramdev hoisted the National Flag at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar during the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
He urged citizens to 'break the walls of hatred' based on caste or religion and to tear down the doctrine of 'divide and rule'.
Ramdev said independence means India having its own education, healthcare and economy and prioritizing citizens' honour and self-respect.
He criticized some Gen Z youth for rioting and said young people are consuming bidis, cigarettes and alcohol.
He called on the ruling alliance to show affection to the Opposition and on the Opposition to respect elected leaders.
- Who
- Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, speaking to reporters at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.
- What
- Urged citizens to break down walls of hatred based on caste and religion and to tear down the doctrine of 'divide and rule'.
- When
- During the 80th Independence Day celebrations (August 15).
- Where
- Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
- Why
- To promote national unity, self-respect and harmony among all communities instead of internal fighting.
- Speaker
- Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev
- Location
- Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Core message
- Break walls of hatred tied to caste and religion; end 'divide and rule'
- Communities named
- Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits, Adivasis, forest dwellers, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists
- Criticism targets
- Gen Z rioting and lawlessness; Opposition politicians seeking the Prime Minister's chair
- Call to action
- Ruling alliance to show affection to the Opposition; both sides to extend a hand of friendship