Arjun Ram Meghwal, minister of state for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation, and Parliamentary Affairs, has launched a brand of papad called 'Bhabhiji papad' which, he claims, can help fight coronavirus.
Claiming that a manufacturer has made the 'Bhabhiji Papad' under the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat drive, Meghwal said "it contains edible ingredients that help develop antibodies against the new coronavirus or Covid-19."
"This papad will prove to be helpful in the fight against coronavirus," Meghwal said in a video that has now gone viral on social media.
Watch: MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal launches Bhabhi ji papad, says it will help people fight Corona Virus.
— Prashant Kumar (@scribe_prashant) July 24, 2020
“It will be very helpful in fighting Corona Virus,” he says.
Reaction, anyone? pic.twitter.com/nOU5t3nOQQ
Meanwhile, India saw a record single-day spike of 49,310 cases taking the country's virus tally to 12,87,945 as the death toll mounted to 30,601.
How Much Would You Pay For A Kidney?
In Letter To PM, Ashok Gehlot Blames Shekhawat, ‘Overambitious’ Leaders Of Congress For Hatching ‘Conspiracy'
India’s ‘Unlock’ Strategy Should Focus On Developing Trust Between Citizens And Administration
Rajasthan Assembly Session 'Very Soon', Will Prove Majority: Ashok Gehlot