Given how we’ve all got to get to work in time everyday with no idea about how late it will be by the time we get back home, fitness and good health goes for a toss. If it isn’t so for you and some inspiration is all you need to hit the gym, Narendra Modi’s cabinet ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajyavardan Rathore are here to give you that.
On Wednesday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posted a video on Twitter of himself working out in the gym with colleague Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. Rathore pulls off a number of push-ups with his legs over an exercise ball while ‘Eye of the Tiger’ from Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rocky’ plays in the background. Rathore has been an Olympian shooter and won a gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and Rijiju has often been known for his dedication to fitness.
The video captioned, “While doing duty we’ve no time for physical fitness. But my Olympian colleague @Ra_THORe gives me a tough challenge” was put up by Rijiju and soon led to Twitterati applauding them as fitness goals.
While doing duty we’ve no time for physical fitness. But my Olympian colleague @Ra_THORe manages some time & gives me a tough challenge_ pic.twitter.com/ZKDAa2B96F
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 19, 2017
Rathore’s reply followed in close on the heels of Rijiju’s tweet.
Ha ha ha…despite your hectic schedule, YOU are beyond competition AND are an inspiration. @KirenRijiju #IAmNewIndia __ https://t.co/iJ0gGHFEu1
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) April 19, 2017
Soon after Suresh Prabhu joined this whole camaraderie centred around commitment to fitness no matter how busy one is.
Getting intimidated by the huge commitment of @Ra_THORe & @KirenRijiju for fitness&rigorous regime they follow.Wish 1 could do bit like them https://t.co/pWdHg7JyaQ
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) April 19, 2017
Sir @sureshpprabhu ji, we are happy and proud that YOU are keeping @RailMinIndia fit which is tougher anyday 🙂 #IAmNewIndia https://t.co/DDDVLKqnzF
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) April 19, 2017
@sureshpprabhu ji, your fitness is at different level. @narendramodi ji’s expectations can be fulfilled by the endurance which you possess. https://t.co/A4zv8sBVVy
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 19, 2017
Several others on Twitter too chipped in to praise Rijiju and Rathore.
@RDXThinksThat @Ra_THORe @KirenRijiju Trust me @KirenRijiju is as fit and has the same never say die spirit of the soldiers. Very disciplined in exercise routine
— GAURAV C SAWANT (@gauravcsawant) April 19, 2017
Thanks @gauravcsawant & you too are truly keeping the status of a fit Army Officer’s son_ https://t.co/Ui3PnexKYJ
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 19, 2017
@AshishSinghLIVE And how do we tell that some civilians do it too : rijiju is superbly fit .. and me humble civilian also tries ..
— pallavi ghosh (@_pallavighosh) April 20, 2017
It’s difficult @_pallavighosh to find time but to make India a healthy nation it’s people also l should be fit. https://t.co/lE1VdTFd3k
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 20, 2017
@KirenRijiju @Ra_THORe Our very own Rocky Balboa 😉
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) April 19, 2017
Rijiju holds Minister of State for Home Affairs and Rathore runs Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. Modi himself has been known as huge fan of yoga and takes his health very seriously. Now, while you might or might not like Modi’s Cabinet, this should be some inspiration to get out of bed early tomorrow and maybe hit the gym.
