Congress, TRS twist feedback of Pragya Thakur to say that she endorsed alcohol

On Thursday (January 20), the Congress celebration took potshots on the ruling BJP by sharing a clipped video of MP Pragya Thakur and alleged that she endorsed the consumption of alcohol by folks within the State of Madhya Pradesh. The growth comes 2 days after the BJP authorities slashed retail costs of liquor within the State by 20%.
In a tweet, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) spokesperson Narendra Saluja tweeted, “BJP MP Pragya Thakur is saying that alcohol works as a medicine but can harm if taken in large quantities. As per the Parliamentarian, everyone should understand that limited consumption of alcohol is not harmful.”
The Congress chief went on to conclude that Pragya Thakur was not in opposition to alcohol consumption however in opposition to the amount of alcohol consumed by a person. To substantiate his claims, Saluja cropped out a 23-second clip from a 48-second video byte of the Parliamentarian.
लगता है पूरी भाजपा प्रदेश को शराब में डुबाने में लगी हुई है।शराब सस्ती की जा रही है , घर- घर शराब , माल , सुपर बाज़ार , एयरपोर्ट सभी जगह शराब…भाजपा राज में पियो मगर प्यार से , बस मदहोश रहो..ताकि भाजपा सरकार की सच्चाई जान ना सको..— Narendra Saluja (@NarendraSaluja) January 20, 2022
He additional alleged that the BJP needed the residents of Madhya Pradesh to stay in an intoxicated temper. “Alcohol is being made cheaper and available at homes, malls, supermarkets and airports,” Saluja added. The PCC spokesperson claimed that the saffron celebration needs everybody to stay intoxicated in order that they ‘forget’ to query the State authorities on its election guarantees.
Similar claims had been made by Telangana State Mineral Development Corporation (TSMDC) Chairperson Krishan Okay. He uploaded solely 11 seconds of the video byte and alleged, “Defending BJP Government reducing Liquor Prices, this BJP MP says Alcohol cheap or costly, its a Medicine. Do you have anything to say?”
Defending BJP Government decreasing Liquor Prices, this BJP MP says Alcohol low cost or pricey, its a MedicineDo u have something to say @Arvindharmapuri , @aruna_dk , @bandisanjay_bjp ??? pic.twitter.com/9XMifRTsuS— krishanKTRS (@krishanKTRS) January 22, 2022
The precise video byte of Pragya Thakur
As per a report in Mid Day, Lok Sabha MP Pragya Thakur had come out in help of former Union Minister Uma Bharati in her ‘crusade’ to ban alcohol consumption within the State of Madhya Pradesh.
“See, there must be a prohibition on the consumption of alcohol. Drinking alcohol leads to clashes at home, which are unbearable most of the time. Many people commit suicide due to this, especially women who don’t even drink alcohol. They have to put up with alcoholic husbands. So, there must be a ban on the consumption of alcohol in the State (of Madhya Pradesh),” Pragya Thakur instructed reporters in a 48-second video byte.
#WATCH Supporting BJP chief Uma Bharti’s demand for liquor ban in Madhya Pradesh, celebration MP Pragya Singh Thakur says, “As per Ayurveda, liquor works as a medicine if consumed in a limited quantity but as poison, if consumed in unlimited quantities. Everyone must understand this.” pic.twitter.com/x03zu9G8PG— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2022
On being requested whether or not the discount of costs of alcohol will result in its elevated consumption, the BJP MP identified, “Alcohol, in limited quantity, is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. When used in limited quantity, it can act as medicine. But, alcohol can become ‘poison’ for the body if consumed in excess. Everyone must understand the harm caused due to excess intake of alcohol and stop its consumption.”
What is the Truth behind the claims?
PCC spokesperson Narendra Saluja had prompt that Pragya Thakur was solely in opposition to the surplus consumption of alcohol. This is even though in her byte to reporters, Thakur made it clear on the very onset that she favoured a State-wide ban. The BJP Parliamentarian, whereas calling for whole prohibition, additionally identified the importance of alcohol in Ayurveda. This was not an endorsement to drink alcohol in low limits. Her remark was particularly directed in the direction of using alcohol for medicinal use and never leisure functions.
TRS chief Krishan Okay had prompt that the drugs angle was projected to protect the BJP’s resolution to chop down excise duties on alcohol. However, nothing may be farther from the reality. Ayurvedic texts similar to Charaka Samhita factors out how alcohol can be utilized for therapeutic functions, regardless of being a toxin.
A report in MAPI emphasised, “In the Charaka Samhita the chapter dealing with alcohol consumption and alcoholism begins with the warning that alcohol is considered a toxin. It provides a list of strict rules for the consumption of alcohol and states strongly that if alcohol is taken, strict rules apply, and only then should it be consumed. The ayurvedic texts declare that a medicine properly used becomes nectar and improperly used becomes poison.”
“According to Ayurveda, If consumed In moderation, alcohol could be good for us as It aids healthy digestion, relieves stress as well as gives us good sleep. In fact, Ayurveda prescribes alcohol as a co-drink vAth certain Ayurvedic medicines like Trayodashang Guggulu. Then there are also Anstham or herbalized wines which are a part of Ayurvedic treatment, But remember, alcohol is best avoided,” an article in Suayu identified.