'Bhabhiji Papad' can develop antibodies, fight coronavirus: Union Minister
At a time when the world is scrambling to develop a vaccine against coronavirus, a Union Minister launched a "papad" claiming it develops antibodies to fight the highly contagious disease. MoS (Parliamentary Affairs) Arjun Ram Meghwal was seen in a viral video explaining the benefits of the papad. Unsurprisingly, a controversy followed with netizens and politicians slamming him. Here's all about this development.
Papad will help in the battle against COVID-19, claimed minister
In the video, that has gone viral on social media, Meghwal was seen vouching for "Bhabhiji papad." Claiming that the food item is a product of Aatmnirbhar Bharat, the program launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost India's crippling economy, Meghwal added, "It will be very helpful in fighting coronavirus." He conveyed his best wishes to the manufacturers as well.
Here is the video which went viral
Congress members were quick to take potshots
As the clip found its way to social media and made Meghwal a laughing stock, politicians from other parties joined the conversation as well. Actor-turned-Congress member Nagma reminded that once PM Modi said selling pakodas was also a job. "Thumbs up sab papad khao ab !! Corona nahi hoga, (Everyone should eat papad to not get infected)," Nagma's tweet read.
"After pakodas, it's papad time!"
Feel sorry for Oxford trials: Jaiveer Shergill
Another Congress leader who took a jibe at Meghwal was Jaiveer Shergill, the party's spokesperson. In a tweet, he said he felt sorry for those having hopes from Oxford. To recall, the illustrious institute in the United Kingdom announced this week that its vaccine showed encouraging results in the human trial phase. In fact, an Indian company has partnered with Oxford for mass production.
Shergill's tweet can be viewed here
Not long ago, Dilip Ghosh advocated cow urine for immunity
Meghwal is, of course, not the first one from BJP to come up with a peculiar solution to battle coronavirus. Earlier, West Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh, speaking in light of the crisis, said one has to develop immunity. "This is India, where cows are God. We will have cow urine to stay healthy. Take ayurvedic medicine and don't worry," he had said.
India needs better infrastructure, not politicians, who spread fake news
These comments from people's representatives at a time when cases have hit an all-time high are despicable, to say the least. When the country needs better medical facilities, the politicians are busy with peddling fake news and pushing their mean agenda. To note, India on Thursday registered over 48,000 coronavirus cases taking the tally to 12,38,635. The death toll has crossed 30,000.
