Ramdev takes a dig at Congress, calls it 'ineffective'

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev slammed the UPA-II Government during a press conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday.

He described the government as ineffective in dealing with the needs of the people and accused it of betrayal.

Baba Ramdev said that the Congress Party has committed innumerous sins that can never be forgiven.

"People of the country have decided that this is an anti-social and an anti-national entity, which was devoted to the British empire to gain power. This party has committed so many social, economic and political sins, which can never be forgiven. The people don't want to vote for them. There is no party in the country that can collectively fill the void that has been created by Congress and its policies," he added.

Baba Ramdev also said that the Congress Party would not get support from the people.

He also said that though the future of the country is questionable, there can be relief if the politicians concentrate on the needs of the people.

"It becomes very essential so see what the political future of the country is. For an ideal political scenario, and for ideal political growth, there are many challenges that the nation is facing. But, I am confident and faithful that a solution would emerge, but for that, the politicians would have to work towards growth by leaving behind the political gains of their party. In that direction, we are having some talks and I believe that soon there would fruitful results," said Baba Ramdev.

Ramdev's anti-graft campaign is loosely aligned to that of social activist Anna Hazare, who staged a hunger strike in 2011 against corruption that roused public ire against the government, though his popularity has waned.

On August 9 last year, Baba Ramdev and his followers observed a three-day fast at the Ram Lila Grounds over a demand for effective steps to be taken to bring back black money from abroad.

In June 2011, he and thousands of his followers went on a mass hunger strike at the same venue to demand reforms and stringent action against corrupt officials. (ANI)