"I Said Owaisi, Not OBC": Ramdev After "I'm Brahmin" Video Sparks Row

The video, widely circulated on social media, sparked outrage as it suggested that Mr Ramdev had demeaned the OBC community by asserting his Brahmin identity.

Yoga guru Ramdev found himself at the centre of controversy following a viral video where he seemed to make remarks against Other Backward Classes (OBC). Mr Ramdev, however, came forward to clarify that his comments were directed at AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and not intended to insult the OBC community. VIDEO | "I said 'Owaisi' and not 'OBC'," says Ramdev in response to a media query whether he had made any remarks on 'OBC'. pic.twitter.com/oTyDOLTXQI बाबा पाखंडी रामदेव को सार्वजनिक मांफी मांगनी चाहिए,ओबीसी का अपमान करने का अधिकार तुम्हे किसने दिया,तुम्हें जो करना है करिये इसमें ओबीसीको घसीटना गलत है,#Boycott_Patanjali#बाबा_रामदेव_माफ़ी_मांगोhttps://t.co/2Ep9aSNWqd… pic.twitter.com/d52LwxSAxP

The video, widely circulated on social media, sparked outrage as it suggested that Mr Ramdev had demeaned the OBC community by asserting his Brahmin identity. Responding to media queries, Mr Ramdev insisted that his statement had been misconstrued and misheard.

"I said 'Owaisi' and not 'OBC.' His (Owaisi's) predecessors were anti-nationals. I don't take him seriously," Ramdev said.