NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) has issued a Rs 850 crore notice to Navjot Kaur, wife of senior Congress leader and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, following controversial claims about her cancer treatment. Sidhu, during a press conference on November 21, asserted that his wife’s stage 4 cancer was cured through a diet plan, sparking widespread criticism from the medical community.
Sidhu claimed that a diet consisting of lemonade, raw turmeric, and neem played a crucial role in his wife’s recovery. He emphasized that dietary and lifestyle changes were integral to her treatment, suggesting that such a regimen could cure cancer. This statement has been met with strong opposition from doctors and healthcare professionals, who argue that there is no scientific evidence to support such claims.
Treatment + Diet – Great combination for Cancer cure! pic.twitter.com/Q8y4DPfGV3
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) November 22, 2024
Dr. Kuldeep Solanki, the convener of CCS, described Sidhu’s statements as “misleading” and “confusing,” warning that they could create negativity towards allopathic medicine and treatment. He expressed concern that such claims might compel cancer patients to abandon their prescribed medications, thereby increasing their health risks. The CCS has demanded an apology from Sidhu and asked Kaur to provide evidence supporting her claims within seven days, failing which legal action will be taken.
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The controversy has ignited a heated debate, with many urging the public to seek professional medical advice for cancer treatment. The CCS has also requested Kaur to issue a public clarification on her husband’s assertions, stressing that any misleading information could jeopardize the health of other patients.
Diet Plan pic.twitter.com/BGmJfSMoo3
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) November 25, 2024
During the press conference on November 21, Sidhu shared details of the diet plan that allegedly contributed to his wife’s recovery. The regimen included lemon water, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, walnuts, and juice made from beetroot, carrot, and amla, while eliminating sugar, dairy products, and wheat. Sidhu’s claims have been widely criticized for lacking scientific validation and potentially endangering lives.
As the debate continues, the medical community remains firm in advocating for evidence-based treatments and cautioning against unverified alternative therapies.