Baba Ravdev says he would never contest election

July 20, 2012 23:01

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said he had taken a vow never to contest elections. Talking to reporters here, Ramdev said, "I will never contest an election.... it's my "Bhisma pratigya". But I will keep fighting against the systemic ills."

When asked if he was going to play a king-maker like 'Chanakya', the yoga guru said, "If I say about this, a new row would start." Wishing luck to Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi who had yesterday said he would play a more active role in the party and the government, Ramdev said "The prince should try to get a strong Lokpal Act passed and bring back black money stashed in foreign banks."

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