EP-445 I Baba Ramdev Unfiltered: Hindu Rashtra, Kangana Ranaut, Gen Z, Modi, Yoga & Deep State

Baba Ramdev is a yoga guru turned businessman, known for taking yoga into millions of homes in India and around the world. He runs Patanjali, an Indian consumer goods company that competes with major FMCG giants. Baba Ramdev also frequently makes headlines for his views on Hinduism, politics and national issues.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Baba Ramdev explains his idea of a Hindu Rashtra, responds to criticism over becoming a businessman, shares his views on the performance of the Modi government, and talks about how he sees Gen Z and protests in India.0:00 – Introduction1:55 – Hindu Rashtra7:30 – Religion and Conversion18:19 – Youth Protests and Unemployment25:00 – India Against Corruption and CJP28:29 – Gen Z and a Changing India33:57 – Black Money and Corruption36:00 – Modi Government’s Report Card44:39 – Youth’s Expectations from Modi49:36 – Yoga Guru Turned Businessman53:06 – Daily Routine54:22 – Patanjali Products and Legal Battles1:00:14 – Ayurveda vs Allopathy1:04:28 – Rahul Gandhi1:05:36 – Business Advice1:09:31 – A Caste-Free India1:13:48 – Gurukuls, Youth and Addiction1:19:13 – Free Speech and Godi Media1:22:38 – Deep State1:27:46 – Succession Plan1:29:46 – Ramdev’s Legacy1:32:29 – Sings a Song1:34:34 – Conclusion