"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.
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
In response, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mr Rathore writes: "Ha ha ha...despite your hectic schedule, you are beyond competition and an inspiration."
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
Sports Minister Vijay Goel chimes in, calling Mr Rathore India's "very own Rocky Balboa."
@KirenRijiju @Ra_THORe Our very own Rocky Balboa ;)
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) April 19, 2017
On Thursday morning, Mr Rijiju shared this video, tweeting that Mr Rathore inspired him to take 30 minutes out of his busy day to work out.
Young friends, stay away frm drugs, be fit. Let's build @narendramodi ji's #NewIndia dream. I took out 30 mins frm work 2 respond @Ra_THORe pic.twitter.com/fkWQ8UdmRC
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 20, 2017
Here's what Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has to say:
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
Twitter is buzzing in response to the videos:
@KirenRijiju @Ra_THORe Start of healthy India! Inspirational!
— Shveta S (@ShvetaSays) April 19, 2017
No one would have ever thought of seeing our minister doing pushups India is surely changing for good
@KirenRijiju @Ra_THORe This is so cool sir. Happy to have ministers like you.
— Roopal (@roops91) April 19, 2017
@Ra_THORe @sureshpprabhu @RailMinIndia love this open, public camaraderie of our ministers... Now if u could get Mr. Prabhu to do 20 pushups on vid by next month.. @KirenRijiju
— RD (@rd10393) April 20, 2017
@KirenRijiju @narendramodi @Ra_THORe Very good message to young men & women of India As a citizen I'm Very happy you took time off ur busy schedule to take care of ur body
— Cheenu (@ksmkkbookscom) April 20, 2017
This isn't the first time Mr Rijiju and Mr Rathore have worked out together. Here's a picture Mr Rijiju posted of them at the gym in October 2016:
Just managed little time to remain fit & healthy with first Indian Olympic Silver medalist & MoS for Information & Broadcasting @Ra_THORe ji pic.twitter.com/Um4e42WlIw
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) October 21, 2016
Mr Rijiju often posts pictures and videos of himself working out. Take a look at two from late last year:
Besides intensive deliberations on security in DGs Conference at National Police Academy, we had Yoga session too. Also few minutes in gym. pic.twitter.com/IS6qVEfQq8
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 26, 2016
Message to the youths; Manage some time to work out, keep fit for a sound mind, stay away from drugs, live a healthy life. Health is wealth. pic.twitter.com/mQpJzpuDwb
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) October 22, 2016
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