Ramdev

Ramdev, born Ram Kisan Yadav on December twenty-fifth, nineteen sixty-five, is a prominent Indian yoga guru and businessman. He has made significant contributions to the promotion of yoga and ayurveda across India, establishing himself as a leading figure in these fields. Since two thousand two, Ramdev has been organizing large yoga camps and broadcasting his sessions on various Indian television channels, reaching millions of viewers.

In two thousand six, he co-founded Patanjali Ayurved and Patanjali Yogpeeth alongside his colleague Balkrishna, which has since become a major player in the wellness and consumer goods sectors. His efforts have not only popularized traditional Indian practices but have also contributed to the growth of a multi-billion rupee industry.

Ramdev is known for his alignment with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on certain issues, particularly during the anti-corruption protests he led in two thousand eleven and twelve. He advocated for the repatriation of black money held in foreign banks, drawing significant public attention to the issue.

Despite his popularity, Ramdev has faced criticism for his views on modern medicine, yoga, and ayurveda. Nevertheless, his influence remains strong, and in April two thousand twenty-two, The Indian Express recognized him as the seventy-eighth most powerful Indian.