PM Orbán responds to allegations surrounding his India trip
PM Orbán and his family arrived in India on 3 January and will stay until mid-January. While some speculated the trip was for health reasons, Orbán clarified it was driven by historical and economic interests. He also shed light on who’s financing his trip and his ties to Krishna Kumar, a Hungarian-based Ayurvedic healer.
PM Orbán in India
As reported earlier HERE, PM Orbán’s private family holiday in Kerala, India, has grabbed attention due to its mix of cultural exploration, luxury, and Ayurvedic treatments. The Hungarian Prime Minister and his wife Anikó Lévai and two daughters arrived in Kochi on 3 January. After staying in Fort Kochi, the family moved on to popular destinations like Munnar and Thekkady. The trip has attracted extra interest due to Orbán’s connection to Ayurveda, where he was seen with Krishna Kumar, a Hungarian-based Ayurvedic healer. The visit has drawn attention not only because of its exclusive nature but also as a sign of growing India-Hungary ties.
Concerns about the price
The cost of the trip has raised some eyebrows, especially as the family is staying at the luxury Fragrant Nature Hotel, where rooms start at around EUR 169 per night. With their stay spanning 12 nights, the total accommodation cost could exceed EUR 4,000, not counting travel and security. While sightseeing and local travel are quite affordable, the overall cost of the trip, including security provided by the state, could add up. Based on PM Orbán’s reported income and savings, the holiday seems within his financial reach, though the exact figures remain speculative, with opposition figures like Ákos Hadházy offering their estimates.
What is he up to in India?
As Index reports, PM Orbán is currently enjoying a holiday in Kerala and is expected to stay until mid-January. The Hungarian Prime Minister has been spotted taking a houseboat trip in Alappuzha, a popular tourist area known for its scenic beauty and houseboat cruises. While in the region, PM Orbán and his family have enjoyed the local delicacies, including carp and prawns, while exploring the Kuttanad river area and Lake Vembanad. Local authorities have implemented heightened security measures for his visit, with PM Orbán also planning to visit the renowned waterfalls at Athirappily and Vazhachal before returning to Hungary on 16 January.
PM Orbán’s response
In an exclusive interview with Blikk, PM Orbán cleared things up regarding his holiday in India. PM Orbán’s holiday in Kerala, India, has sparked speculation about the purpose of his visit, with some questioning whether it’s linked to health reasons, particularly Ayurvedic treatments. However, PM Orbán addressed these claims, stating he is “fit as a fiddle” and dismissed the rumours. He explained that his trip was motivated by both historical interest, following in the footsteps of his favourite explorer Vasco da Gama, and the economic potential of India. Orbán emphasised that the holiday followed Hungary’s EU Presidency, offering him a brief respite before resuming work on foreign policy and the country’s new economic initiatives. He says:
Hungary’s EU Presidency ended on 1 January. I took my leave the next day and we were ready to go.
Despite rumours, PM Orbán made it clear that he was funding the trip himself, and that it was not related to any medical treatments. He also revealed that he had asked Krishna Kumar, an Indian medicine expert who runs a traditional Ayurvedic healing centre in Hungary, to guide him through cultural sights in the region. Orbán further downplayed concerns about his absence, assuring that work was progressing smoothly in his absence, with key responsibilities being handled by his colleagues. The trip is expected to end on 16 January, with Orbán returning to work the following day.
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Dictators are drawn towards “alternative medicine” including quite hazardous treatments. Donald Trump’s White House doctor was not an MD but practiced osteopathic medicine and he is bringing in nutbar RFK Jr to oversee US health care.. Hitler had a quack physician. These dictators have a distrust of “experts” that have been leading whatever the established system is. This ayurvedic “physician” claims that his treatments “cure all diseases”. That is all you need to hear to know that he is as big a fraud as Orban himself. That’s why they are attracted to each other.