 "Didn't say Mamata Banerjee will become PM, says Ramdev")
Yoga Guru Ramdev on Tuesday denied have said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could become the Prime Minister someday.
Speaking at the 'Agenda Aaj Tak' event here, Ramdev said he was misquoted by the media about his opinion on the Trinamool Congress supremo during his recent visit to Bengal.
"I praised her austere life to which some people asked me if she could become the Prime Minister... I replied that it was a democracy and anyone can dream of becoming the Prime Minister.
"I did not say that Mamata will become the Prime Minister someday. The media misquoted me," he said.
About himself, Ramdev said he will never be directly involved in politics but continue to work for turning the country into a superpower.
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