Dr. R V Asokan, president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), criticized Baba Ramdev for claiming he could cure COVID-19 and disparaging modern medicine as "stupid and bankrupt." Asokan stated that Ramdev's statements led people to believe him due to his high profile, which was unfortunate. The IMA's comments come ahead of a Supreme Court hearing regarding Ramdev's misleading advertisements. Asokan expressed disappointment with the court's criticism of the IMA and private doctors, saying it demoralized them.