Indian yoga guru Ramdev said Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan would one day again become part of India, urging Indians to be patient. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on August 18, 2026. The source describes Ramdev as a controversial yoga guru.

Ramdev alleged that Hindus are being persecuted in Pakistan and Bangladesh. He said the persecution and injustice faced by Hindus in the two countries rank among the harshest incidents in the history of human civilization. He also said that, following religious changes in the country, it should be ensured that no one faces persecution in the future.

Discussing India’s future, Ramdev said freedom of expression in a democracy should remain within constitutional and moral limits. He asserted that no religion—Hindu, Muslim or Christian—is under threat in India, but that India’s honour and dignity are at risk. He said he wanted India to receive equal respect in every country, including the United States, China and Russia.