Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia questions IIT-Madras Director's claim on cow urine
The remark sparked debate online. Several users backed Bhatia's concern about science and credibility being undermined. Others defended Kamakoti's view.In the viral video, Kamakoti recounted an anecdote of an ascetic who allegedly cured his fever by drinking cow urine. 'An ascetic was having high fever and was thinking of calling a doctor. I forgot the sanyasi's name, but he said, 'Gomutran pinami' and immediately drank cow urine. In 15 minutes, his fever subsided,' he said.While Kamakoti maintained that the practice has scientific backing, critics said such comments from institutional heads can be misleading, especially without a clear medical consensus.Kamakoti had made the remarks in Chennai during the 'Go Samrakshana Sala' event held on January 15, as part of the Maatu Pongal celebrations. He had also spoken about the significance of organic farming and underlined the role of indigenous cows in strengthening agriculture and the economy. His statements, however, drew sharp criticism from several political leaders at that time.- Ends
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