The government should come up with a clarification on various claims by some BJP leaders that cow dung and ‘gomutra’ (cow urine) can ward off coronavirus, NCP MP Vandana Chavan told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. She was reacting to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan’s statement on the steps taken by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19.
She was ticked off by Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu who said no unnecessary controversy should be created.
Ms. Chavan said, “Sir, there has been a talk that using gomutra and cow dung cakes etc. is useful in eradicating it [the coronavirus]. I think scientific research needs to be done.” Before she could complete her sentence, she was interrupted by Mr. Naidu.
“It is up to the people, we are not here to force anything on them,” the Chairman told her, leading to uproar from members. Mr. Naidu said no controversy should be created on such a sensitive issue. “It is your