On Hanuman Jayanti Brazil President Requests PM Modi For Hydroxychloroquine, Mentions Hanuman And ‘Holy Medicine’  

As countries across the globe continue to fight the spread of Covid-19, Brazil has reached out to India, requesting New Delhi to export Hydroxychloroquine - the anti malarial drug.

In his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro made a reference to Hanuman and his fetching of the "Sanjeevani booti" to save a life, in his mention of Modi's role in the fight against Covid-19.

According to reports, the letter from Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Just as Lord Hanuman brought the holy medicine from the Himalayas to save the life of Lord Rama's brother Laksmana, and Jesus healed those who were sick and restored the sight to Bartimeu, India and Brazil will overcome this global crisis by joining forces and sharing blessings for the sake of all peoples. Please accept, your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem and consideration."

The reference to Ramayana and Hanuman from the President of Brazil comes on the day and occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The President of Brazil was this year’s Republic Day chief guest.

The drug is becoming sought after for its use in treating Covid-19, especially after United States President Donald Trump's communication surrounding it and its role in fighting Covid-19.

The report says: The government had put a hold on exports of hydroxychloroquine as well as on the pain reliever, paracetamol, saying stocks were depleting because of the hit to global supply chains after the coronavirus emerged in China late last year.

United States President Donald Trump had earlier this week asked India to allow exports of the drug. Nepal has also sought the anti-malaria drug.