- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia claimed carrying an onion in pocket beats heat
- Scindia said he avoids air conditioning even in 51-degree heat using an onion instead
- Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh mocked Scindia’s advice with sarcastic praise
Can keeping onion in the pocket help someone beat the heat? Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia claimed so yesterday. Now, taking a jibe at him, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has suggested that all BJP leaders follow his advice and return their airconditioned cars.
Scindia had shared this unusual piece of advice yesterday at a time when several parts in northern and central regions are reeling under a heatwave, with temperatures shooting beyond 40 degrees Celsius.
Pulling an onion out of his pocket, he claimed that it protects him from the intense heat. He also claimed that he doesn't use the air conditioning in his car or elsewhere; he simply uses an onion.
"I don't use air conditioning in my car, nor do I sit in an air-conditioned environment. When people ask me, even in the 51-degree heat of May and June, I say, 'This is Chambal skin.' And let me tell you something else: I look a little young, but my soul is very old. Keep an onion in your pocket. Nothing will happen to you," he said.
"In today's times, everyone is carrying boxes. The communication minister is carrying onions. These are old things. And as Ayurveda progresses, we shouldn't forget these things," he added.
Then followed 'praises' from Digvijaya Singh, albeit in a sarcastic post. He suggested that BJP leaders must also return their air-conditioned cars and start carrying onion during the summer days.
"Victory to Maharaja. All BJP leaders should learn from Maharaja. All BJP leaders should return their airconditioned cars and carry onions in their pockets instead. @JM_Scindia ji, who was born into such a grand royal family, the simplicity he is demonstrating cannot be praised enough, no matter how much one tries," he said.
