Taking time off from a busy poll schedule, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was seen playing cricket with locals at a multipurpose ground in Gujarat's Porbandar.
Mr Mandaviya, 51, is set to contest his first Lok Sabha election from Porbandar.
Known as "Green MP" for cycling to Parliament, the Minister, dressed in a black T-shirt, was seen bowling, batting and also fielding in the outfield.
At one point, the ball zooms past the Minister's head as he leaps to catch it of his own bowling, shows the video. Scores of cows are resting around the boundary wall.
A left arm bowler and batsman, the Minister, who also holds the Chemicals and Fertilizers portfolio, went up to every player and shook hands with them after the game.
Mansukh Mandaviya created history by becoming the youngest MLA in Gujarat in 2002. In 2012, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. In 2016, he assumed the role of Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways, Shipping, and Chemicals and Fertilisers. He was re-elected to Rajya Sabha in 2018.
Mr Mandaviya, also a veterinary doctor, was given the health portfolio in the middle of 2021 when the nation was battling the Covid crisis.
Featured Video Of The Day
Bird's-Eye View Of Devastation After Jaipur Accident That Killed 12
Opinion: Book Review | The Election That Defied Explanations Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Flags Off 'Fit India' Cycling Movement In Delhi 'Silent Revolution': Minister Says Women In India's Labour Force Doubled In 7 Years Parents On Mumbai Ferry Wanted To Toss Children In Sea. Rescuers Stopped Them 2 Dead, 60 Injured In German Christmas Market Car Attack, Saudi Man Arrested Video: Bird's-Eye View Of Devastation After Jaipur Accident That Killed 14 IBSAT 2024 Registration Deadline Extended Till December 23 "World Is Sick": Survivors Recount Attack In Germany's Market That Killed 2 2 Men Seen Outside Sanjay Raut's Bungalow Were Testing Mobile Network: Cops Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.