The war of words between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has taken a new turn, with the Kerala Congress taking a dig at the BJP leader what it described as a “stunt”.
“Dear Stunt Master @KirenRijiju No reel is worth risking your real life. No stunt, selfie or social-media moment is worth putting yourself in danger. Modiji may care only about reels, but you must care about your life. That frog-style dive, however, deserves a wider audience. Please teach it to @AmitShah and the rest of the Cabinet. The nation should not be deprived of such collective talent,” it posted on X. Rijiju had shared videos of himself taking a plunge into the gushing waters of a river in Arunachal Pradesh.
Drawing a comparison with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, he said Gandhi may need training for such activities, while for him, it was part of his routine. “Mein yahan ka khiladi hun (I am the player here),” Rijiju said in a post on X on Sunday.
Rijiju and Gandhi Continue Fitness Rivalry
In a lighthearted exchange, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have once again engaged in banter over fitness. This latest interaction follows a history of playful jibes, including a conversation in Parliament last December and a jiu-jitsu challenge from Gandhi earlier this year.
Rijiju commented on swimming in the challenging rivers of Arunachal Pradesh, stating, “Some people might think swimming in gushing rivers of Arunachal Pradesh is like swimming in pools or rivers like Yamuna. In raging rivers, our head should be up, not down & body should be more upright, not straight as we keep in swimming competition. Mein yahan ka khiladi hun.”
Last year, Rijiju shared an Instagram video showcasing his conversation with Gandhi, emphasizing that their discussions focused on fitness rather than politics. He expressed hope that Gandhi would support the #FitIndiaMovement, promoting a healthier lifestyle among citizens.
