Over the last few days, social media has been flooded with reports claiming that Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali is about to shake up the electric vehicle market by launching a super affordable electric scooter.
Several news websites and social media posts are claiming that Patanjali is all ready to introduce an electric scooter priced at just ₹49,999, with features like a 150 km range, fast charging, and even smartphone connectivity.
Adding to the confusion, some viral messages are also falsely claiming that the Patanjali electric scooter can be pre-booked for as little as ₹14,000.
To add fuel to the fire, an image of Baba Ramdev riding a modern electric scooter has gone viral. Many people believed this was the first official look at Patanjali’s upcoming two-wheeler.
The internet quickly lapped up the story, with thousands sharing it across WhatsApp groups, Facebook posts, and news portals. Some even rushed to Patanjali stores to inquire about bookings.
But here’s the truth. The story is false.
The viral image of Baba Ramdev on a scooter is not real. It has been generated using artificial intelligence tools, not captured in any official photoshoot or product launch.
On closer examination, the image shows signs of AI manipulation. It’s the kind of image that looks real at first glance but quickly falls apart under scrutiny.
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As for the scooter itself, there has been no official announcement from Patanjali. The company has not held a press conference, issued a press release, or made any statement about entering the electric vehicle market. Patanjali’s social media pages and website are also silent on this topic. There is no mention of any two-wheeler launch, let alone one priced at ₹49,999.
So how did this rumor get so big, so fast? It seems to be a mix of viral excitement and the current mood in the market.
Electric vehicles are the talk of the town right now. And, with Patanjali’s history of launching swadeshi products across categories, the idea didn’t sound too far-fetched to many people.
When someone shared the AI-generated image, the story quickly snowballed, and various websites started publishing speculative articles based on unverified information.
It is simply a case of misinformation spreading faster than verification.
If and when Patanjali decides to launch a vehicle, they will certainly come up with a formal announcement. Until then, this news is just a rumor, and the image of Baba Ramdev on a scooter is nothing more than a creative AI creation making the rounds online.
Always double-check before believing or sharing sensational news, especially when it comes with no official confirmation.