New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi was the epitome of non-violence. Just imagine a beer brand using Gandhi ji’s image on its cans!
Yes, pictures of beer cans of a Russian brewery named Rewort surfaced on social media after Suparno Satpathy, grandson of former Odisha Chief Minister Nandini Satpathy, shared those on his X handle and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the matter with the Russian government.
“My humble request with PM @narendramodi Ji is to take up this matter with his friend @KremlinRussia_E. It has been found that Russia’s Rewort is selling Beer in the name of GandhiJi,” Satpathy posted on X alongside the pictures.
The beer cans not only display images of Gandhi ji, his name and signature are also printed.
My humble request with PM @narendramodi Ji is to take up this matter with his friend @KremlinRussia_E . It has been found that Russia’s Rewort is selling Beer in the name of GandhiJi… SS pic.twitter.com/lT3gcB9tMf
— Shri. Suparno Satpathy (@SuparnoSatpathy) February 13, 2025
As the post went viral, it sparked outrage among Indians on Internet.
Angry and livid users took to the comment section and also their own social media handles to spew venom at the Russian company, which dared to “mock the legacy” of the Father of the Nation.
“Shocking & unacceptable. A Russian brewery, Rewort, is selling beer named ‘Mahatma G’ mocking the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.. an icon of peace and abstinence. This is an insult to India’s values & a billion Indians. Gandhi Ji is not a brand for alcohol.. this must stop,” wrote one user.
🚨 Russian Beer Can Featuring Mahatma Gandhi Goes Viral. 🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/Oet0fujweq
— Gems (@gemsofbabus_) February 13, 2025
“Highly unacceptable. What is the relation between Gandhiji and alcohol? Stop using his name and image on alcohol, he wasn’t alcoholic, instead use his name and image on other products which suit his personality,” reacted another person.
Another strong response read, “Nothing less than an FIR along with parliamentary committee on Ethics summoning Vladimir Putin will satisfy me.”
One user took a jab at Congress party, stating, “Congress should protest against this in Russia.”
An Israeli liquor company faced similar criticism for using Gandhi ji’s picture on its bottles to celebrate Israel’s 71st Independence Day. Under fire, the company had to apologise.
