Interview

   In an interview with Aaj Tak respected Swami Ji Maharaj said that this news channel has been organising debate and discussion over various issues of National- International interest which ultimately help the country's progress in the fields of economy politics industry agriculture and sports for which congratulation the news channel for its endeavour to hold such a meaningful programme. Discussing the issues like the country's economy unemployment citizens law and population he answered all the questions with open heart. Let us come and know about this interview in which some interesting questions were answered.

Ques: Patanjali has just recently taken over the country's biggest FMCG company Ruchi Soya. Let us come and know from Swami Ramdev Ji about what kind of Yoga he does for such a great Endeavour in this Phase of recession:

Swami ji: As far as Ruchi Soya is concerned this entire matter was with NCLT and we have saved an indigenous company from getting bankrupt at this we have saved thousands of people from losing their jobs. Apart from this will also give employment to 10 to 20 thousand people with in a year. In which we have jobs for the plantation of palm besides we also have a contract with farmers for work of palm plantation on a land measuring 2.5 lakh hectare. This will bring prosperity in the lives of lacs of farmers and it is our resolve that in the coming 5 years the project cost of this plantation workers which is at present Rs. 3000 crore will grow up to Rs. 5,000 crore.
We have not acquired this company which is called Ruchi Soya for business purposes but our principle is that this country is not a market for us but it is our family. There are 22 factories order Ruchi Soya and If we had allowed foreign companies to have their Monopoly in the market by seeing the company getting into bankruptcy, it would have rendered directly or indirectly lakhs of people unemployed. Wilmar is a foreign company and it still has a huge market share and if we had not taken over Ruchi Soya then about 70 to 80% Indian market of edible oil would have been dominated by MNCs. This is not only the question of taking over of Ruchi Soya by Patanjali in the FMCG market but our dream has been to protect our country from the economic and cultural loot and we are glad that we have succeeded in our endeavour to a great extent. You also deserve greetings for this great achievement as Patanjali belongs to all of us including you. Patanjali works for the prosperity of the country and there is no personal interest of Swami Ramdev involved in it and no doubt we have also taken a huge loan from banks which we have to repay and we also have to ensure prosperity in the lives of people who are working day in and day out and apart from this whatever is the earning as a profit , 100% of it has to be invested for charitable purposes which is our resolve that prosperity for charity as we have been working on this line.
In the worst condition the overall turn over of Ruchi Soya has Bin Rs 13000 crore and it is our target that by the March we have to take it up to Rs. 15000 crore and moreover we have also at target of taking this to Rs. 25 to 30000 crore in the coming years.

Ques: In the last 6 months Patanjali's revenue has been highest. Does it mean that baba is Pioneer in this games?

Swami ji: some people are blowing rumours disproportionately that Patanjali has got out of the game but you cannot reject the the true data. We have a dream to keep this country moving ahead in the world and for this we have been working 18 hours everyday. Event today I practice yoga at 4 o'clock after which I left for my Karma Yoga I work for 18 hours and I have not taken a single day's leave, not even once in my life.

Ques: In the capital we have been witnessing on one hand Priyanka Gandhi's demonstration at India Gate, on the other hand we have seen students' protest over the issue of CAA, such a huge commotion in the country? What are your views over the issue of CAA, government's stand and the police action against the protesting students?

Swami ji: My views are not different from the views of the rest of the country. Why should even a single illegal migrant be allowed to live in the country? Is it possible for any of our citizens to live in the countries like USA , Canada, UK, Australia and Japan illegally. On one hand you have been living here illegally and on the other hand you have resorted to vandalism in support of your demand which is totally illegal. You have been engage in violent activities actually 99 percent of those who are living here illegally are engaged in violence and such illegal immigrants are being listed which is a good initiative. They are inciting violence and hiding themselves behind other faces.
If illegal immigrants will be allowed to live in the country our national security will be in a great danger and another important thing is that Hindus gents Buddhists and Sikhs are women allowed while others are not. Today's I would say that our constitution does not talk about religion and we cannot allow India to become a safe haven for illegal immigrants and endangered our national security.

Ques: people say that in the citizens Amendment Act to Muslims are being discriminated what are your views on this?

Swami ji: This is not the matter related to Muslims. Actually in Bangladesh and Pakistan they are Islamic countries and one can hardly believe that Muslims will be persecuted there in fact Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and other non Muslims are definitely persecuted there.
This is a matter of our country and we should not mix it up with the affairs of any foreign country. If the provisions of our constitution will not be implemented in our country would they be implemented in Pakistan and Bangladesh they are Islamic countries and how one can believe that Muslims are persecuted in those countries. Why do Muslims come to our countries from those Islamic countries they claim to be Refugee but the reality is different which is evident from the growing population of Muslims in those countries while declining population of non Muslims in those countries so who are being persecuted.
Some leaders are telling lies in the country in the Parliament and some media people are also lying that the government is discriminating people on their religious line. Those who have come from Pakistan and Bangladesh illegally and want refuse they want to increase the population of India.
The population of our country has been increasing uncontrollably and why should we allow others to come and stay here as we are thinking over reducing our population by allowing only to children to be Borne by a couple and we are also contemplating over population control law only then this country can be saved just go outside and see at public places you will find use crowds and you won't get a place to stand properly just go on the railway station which will be highly crowded as if there is a big public rally.
Ques: You have also been sitting the battle of India made vs. foreign made and same thing applies in case of CAA and NRC and questions will definitely arise on them which is after all the society and the government could not take the people of Muslim community into confidence which is responsible for about 4000 people taking to streets of Delhi against CAA.

Swami ji: Indian Muslims have faith in India and India also trust them and this is not my personal opinion but today on this program of Aaj Tak agenda I would like to say that when Mr Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat I had three or four times meetings with him and he had told me that there are 18 to 20 crore Muslims in India and India cannot move forward without taking along this community. I I wish for the prosperity of Muslims as well as the other communities of India. Even now just one month after he became the Prime Minister I talked to him and on the court's verdict on Ram Mandir case he told me he wanted to take Muslims as well with him and this Prime Minister wants the association of everyone and prosperity of everyone living in the country. I have always said that our religious beliefs could be different but our ancestors are the same which shows that we share the same ancestors , thoughts , Sanskar and the country. And with this there is no reason for anyone to feel insecured.  nobody could save those who are about to die or who feel unnecessarily in secured.  Who can threaten Indian Muslims who has done injustice to them just go and see the situation in Pakistan and Bangladesh and it is the fact that we have given highest place to Indian Muslims in every field like education health care agriculture business trade media and all walks of life. Here at Patanjali Yogpeeth 20- 25% Muslims are working and they are holding the positions from a worker to top officials. From our Patanjali institute to all other sectors of economy and other walks of life we have been seen the prosperity of Muslims and it is unfortunate that despite this fact some people say that Muslims of this country are scared. It is here in a country like India where people electc Owaisi type of mindless person as the member of parliament and if he feel scared then who does not? He talks nonsense and we often agree to listen to him and he also get a chance to speak such things even from the stage of this Agenda Aaj Tak and he should be thankful to the people that he does not face their anger. Even after all this he says that he feels scared. Actually his intentions are wrong he wants to create a new Pakistan inside this country and he wants to become a second genre.
Ques: Actually what Baba Ramdev has been saying has failed to induce a sense of confidence among Muslims and the commotion which we have been witnessing from Jamia to other parts of the country it is being said that first CAA and then in NRC will be implemented which is the part of the agenda of the BJP to dissociate Muslims from this country and promote the agenda of RSS to make India a Hindu Nation and it also seems that Swami Ramdev Ji is supporting this agenda BJP and RSS.

Swami ji: This is not a matter of Hindu and Muslim, my question is if any person should be allowed to live in India illegally and on the other hand who are refugees? Pakistan and Bangladesh both are Islamic countries so how can Muslims be persecuted there, actually non-muslims in these countries are tortured and persecuted.

Ques: does this mean you fully support the stand of Modi government?

Swami ji: Actually I am a citizen of this country and not an agent of any political party and neither Amit Shah nor Narendra Modi can force any citizen, living here legally,
to leave the country who is  and even if anything is like this is done by the government I will be the first man to oppose such moves.

Ques: The police has been accused of brutally assaulting the students of Jamia University what are your views on this if anybody opposes the policies of a government would he be like this?

Swami ji: First we should discuss the issue which is being opposed by the students and my question is if any illegal migrant be allowed to live in the country and another thing is that where the laws of India will be implemented- in this country or in Pakistan or Bangladesh and one more thing I would like to add here that the way of protest must be peaceful and non violent. I have also  led a movement between 2009 and 2013 that is for five long years and around 10 crore people participated in the movement but I never resorted to arson, destroying the national properties as this is my country and we cannot harm the wealth of the country.

Ques: Do you think it is appropriate on parts of the police to enter into Jamia University's library, use tear gas destroy things there?

Swami ji: They say that those who were involved in arson were not the students of Jamia and why were they not arrested, university has refused to admit that they were its students then tell us the name who were engaged in violent activities? Wad there any name written on the forehead of those who resorted to violent activities?

Ques: On the issue of population control you often say that small families are the family of Patriots and comparing 2005 , 2015 and 2016 in the last few years in most States it has been observed that population growth rate has declined and in the light of this fact why do you think that population is responsible for all the major problems faced by the country?

Swami ji: If a person is living in the country illegally and when it will be time to send him out of this country then he will say that he will arson this country. I want to mention here that this is our country and we will never allow this country to get arsoned. It is my appeal to to the legal citizens of this country not to get involved in in such violent activities Pathways with those who are living here illegally and let them do all this all alone. Never stand by those who are on the wrong side and I will not support even I Hindu of this country who is on the wrong side I will always stand by the nation just check the example of Australia which is more than two times bigger than India but its population is not more than the population of Delhi and moreover the United States of America is more than 3 times bigger than India but its population is three times less than our population. Infrastructure is limited roads schools colleges resources and land all are limited and it is a fact that growing population pressure will increase the problem of a country and therefore it is a real issue and this should not be made a communal issue and should not be promoted as a Hindu Muslim divide. If a family has Limited number of children Limited number of members it will be prosperous happy and healthy and increasing the number of children is not a matter of pride and if anything that will make you feel proud is to ensure good health care facilities education prosperity and happiness for your children. I am of the view that as a human being I have got right to live but my this right should not interfere into the rights of living that has been guaranteed to others it is my freedom to give birth to my children but this should not impede the prosperity of others and if my rights create any kind of problems to others then it is a big issue and this issue should be discussed without politicizing it.

Ques: What is your view on much talked about issue of current economic recession in the country?

Swami ji: There is a tough time on economic front and we should face it together as this country does not belong to a single political party and all of us will have to serve it.

Ques: Rahul Bajaj saved that he feels scared in expressing his views. Does Baba Ramdev also feel so?

Swami ji: Rahul Bajaj said that you are doing a good job I had meeting with him and I also talked to him on phone and he told me that all the Industrialist were sitting and was saying just nothing and he said formally that nobody was opening his mouth which was blown up disproportionately. Mr Bajaj has made a great contribution in the country and as far as my fear psychosis is concerned I don't feel scared of anyone. Doors va working well should not feel scared. Only those people should fear who are doing wrong things.

Ques: What is the secret of your diet that you don't feel cold even in this low temperature?

Swami ji: Add turmeric powder in milk and drink it as this will protect you from cold and if you add a little bit of Shilajit in your milk then you will not be required to wear cloth . Patanjali chyawanprash Boosts your immunity but these are temporary solutions and if you do yoga for half an hour everyday specially Surya Namaskar then you will not have to spend even a single penny on medicines.