On April 3rd, 2023 at 01:02 PM IST, a soap made from donkey milk was sold for Rs 500 in Delhi. According to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, bathing with this type of soap can help women maintain their beauty. During a speech in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Gandhi mentioned that the ancient Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, used to bathe in donkey’s milk. Gandhi posed a question to the audience: “Why don’t we start making soap from donkey milk and goat milk?”
Gandhi also brought up the decreasing number of donkeys, citing a community in Ladakh that started using them for milking and making soap. She claims that using soap made from donkey’s milk can keep women’s bodies beautiful forever.
In addition, Gandhi suggested using cow dung mixed with aromatics instead of timber for cremation and other purposes, as it could greatly reduce funeral costs. She also mentioned that selling firewood from cow dung could create a source of income.
A soap made from donkey milk costs Rs 500 in Delhi
Sultanpur: Bathing with soap made from donkey milk will help women keep their bodies beautiful, says BJP. MP Maneka Gandhi. Maneka’s claim was made while addressing people in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur. They also pointed out that Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, used to bathe in donkey’s milk.
‘The famous Queen Cleopatra used to bathe in donkey’s milk. A soap made from donkey milk costs Rs 500 in Delhi. Why don’t we start making soap from donkey milk and goat milk?’, asked Maneka Gandhi.
Maneka asks how long has it been since you saw a donkey and says their numbers are decreasing. Even laundry workers have stopped using donkeys. Realizing that the number of donkeys was dwindling, a community in Ladakh started using them for milking and making soap from the milk. They also said that bathing with soap made from the milk of donkeys would keep women’s bodies beautiful forever.
Because timber is expensive, even the death of people further impoverishes families. The price of firewood ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 rupees. Instead of this cow dung should be mixed with aromatics and used for cremation etc. This will reduce the cost of funerals to Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000. They also pointed out that lakhs can be earned by selling firewood from cow dung.
In conclusion, Maneka Gandhi’s suggestion to make soap from donkey milk may seem unusual, but it is not entirely unfounded. Cleopatra’s fondness for donkey’s milk is well-documented, and many people believe in its skin-enhancing properties. However, the dwindling numbers of donkeys is a cause for concern, and it remains to be seen whether this practice is sustainable in the long run. Additionally, Maneka’s suggestion to use cow dung instead of firewood for cremation is also an interesting idea that could have potential benefits. While it may not be feasible for everyone, it is worth exploring as a more eco-friendly and cost-effective option. As always, it is important to stay informed and open-minded about unconventional solutions to everyday problems.