Conclave South: Sadhguru on Covid-19 pandemic, democracy and condition of temples

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Saturday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of simultaneous elections, saying when politicians are in poll mode throughout the year, one can only expect rhetoric and not reason. Speaking at India Today Conclave South 2021, Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation, a non-profit spiritual organisation, said election time in India had become a period of meaningless rhetoric and bluster.

"I am glad Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken it up. There must be one parliamentary election in 5 years and after two-and-a-half years, assembly polls should be held together. So, twice you are getting the opportunity to find your political grip. When a politician is in election mode throughout the year, you can't expect much reason but only rhetoric," he said.