Fitness seems to be one of the important aspect in the Prime Minister Modi cabinet. This is acknowledged about Prime Minister’s keen interest in Yoga.
But a video on Wednesday posted by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju of Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, hitting the gym hard as in 37 second long video former Olympic silver medallist effortlessly does a series of push-ups on an exercise ball as ‘Eye of the Tiger,’ the theme song from the classic film Rocky blares in the background.
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
No wonder then that Twitter is flooded with a series of tweets saying #FitnessGoals.
“While doing duty we’ve no time for physical fitness. But my Olympian colleague…gives me a tough challenge,” Mr Rijiju, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, writes in a caption accompanying the video.
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Rathore in a tweet thanked Rijiju for the praise:
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
Meanwhile, the minister’s moves was hailed by his fellow colleagues:
@KirenRijiju @Ra_THORe Our very own Rocky Balboa 😉
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) April 19, 2017
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
I take it as a compliment from one of the finest human being & most hard working Railway Minister India ever had. https://t.co/BR5JKyU0ss
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 19, 2017