If you are wondering what hashtag would interest the social media freaks next after the dametucosita challenge; well it’s our latest Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore’s #FitnessChallenge. As soon as the Minister for Sports and Youth affairs posted his own video on May 22, social media users went crazy because hey; how often do we see a minister coming up with an initiative in a coolest possible way? Soon, Twitterati started posting their own moves of being fit and agile and taking #HumFitTohIndiaFit campaign forward. And it does not end here!
In the video, Rathore urges Indians to shoot a video of their fitness mantra and share it on social media using hashtag #HumFitTohIndiaFit. He begins with praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, explains about the campaign and quickly gets down to do push ups. Further, Rajyavardhan Rathore tagged Bollywood’s charm Hrithik Roshan, Indian Cricket captain Virat Kohli and Olympic Bronze Medallist Saina Nehwal.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore’s #FitnessChallengeTweet initiating #HumFitTohIndiaFit campaign!
Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video 😀and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in🥊 pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 22, 2018
Hrithik Roshan was quick to respond and Dhoom 2 actor cycled his way to work carrying the chain to stay fit. He recorded a video accepting the #FitnessChallenge as he rides down to his office.
This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo @Ra_THORe #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India 🇮🇳 get FIT! pic.twitter.com/twoI1vna9c
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) May 22, 2018
Badminton star Saina Nehwal too accepted Rathore’s #FitnessChallenge and passed on to her fellow sportspersons PV Sindhu and Gautam Gambhir along with Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati.
Thank u so much @Ra_THORe sir for challenging me 😁..#HumFitTohIndiaFit 🇮🇳🏆
Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video 😀and I challenge @RanaDaggubati @Pvsindhu1 and @GautamGambhir 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/XEaJ9tPj2W
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) May 22, 2018
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli too posted a video and has challenged another three people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former captain MS Dhoni and his beloved wife Anushka Sharma.
I have accepted the #FitnessChallenge by @ra_THORe sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife @AnushkaSharma , our PM @narendramodi ji and @msdhoni Bhai for the same. 😀 #HumFitTohIndiaFit #ComeOutAndPlay pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 23, 2018
Here is the video of Anushka Sharma accepting hubby’s #FitnessChallenge and gracing in her favourite workout promoting #HumFitTohIndiaFit campaign!
I accept your challenge @imVKohli. Here’s my video for the #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge. I’d like to nominate my friends, @DipikaPallikal and @Varun_dvn Great initiative @Ra_THORe sir! #ComeOutAndPlay pic.twitter.com/SmdmkArT6U
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) May 24, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted Virat challenge and we eagerly wait to know Modi’s fitness mantra..
Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2018
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh Kiren Rijiju too posted a video giving us some major fitness goals. He extended the #FitnessChallenge to the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu and Race 3 actor Salman Khan popularising #HumFitTohIndiaFit campaign.
Fabulous campaign by Sports Minister @Ra_THORe on #HumFitTohIndiaFit I accept #FitnessChallenge of @jayantsinha🙏 Here's my video & I challenge
SMART CM @PemaKhanduBJP
SUPERSTAR ACTOR @BeingSalmanKhan
SUPERFIT ACTOR @saumyatandon pic.twitter.com/QnWpBpYCl9
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 23, 2018
Check out Bollywood’s Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet on #HumFitTohIndiaFit campaign!
T 2816 - - @Ra_THORe we accept the challenge of #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge .. main mantra : BE CONTINUOUSLY MOBILE .. get up for every errand yourself, gym each day, push away that excess morsel of temptation, drive or cycle yourself, see the Sun more often !🙏 pic.twitter.com/4SQ2jRiSuy
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 24, 2018
Sania Mirza too congratulated Rajyavardhan Rathore’s #FitnessChallenge, terming it as a coolest leading example!
When was the last time we saw a Minister do this??? Coolest 😎 leading by example .. congratulations on this #FitnessChallenge Sir.. here’s to a brighter and healthier India .. https://t.co/lSRCQqsYbb
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) May 23, 2018
Seems like athlete P.T. Usha is unhappy!
Nobody challenged me but I’m here being active 😝😝#HumFitTohIndiaFit 🇮🇳🏆
Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. I challenge @olympicdeva @PankajAdvani247 @BishanBedi @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/mk9OBC52ZK
— P.T. Usha (@PTUshaOfficial) May 23, 2018
Here is India wrestler Babita Phogat’s fitness mantra!
Thanku @nikhat_zareen for challenging me @Ra_THORe for starting this, what a great initiative. This is thow I keep myself fit. #fitnesschallenge #HumFitTohIndiaFit
I challenge @TheShilpaShetty @vidya_balan @TheJohnAbraham @SunielVShetty @WrestlerSushil @RandeepHooda 🤘🏻 pic.twitter.com/qCZ2ozfCjC
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) May 23, 2018
Padmaavat actress Deepika Padukone joins the #HumFitTohIndiaFit too...
Well, we must admit that it is rare to see Indian Politicians engaging people in the most active way possible. While we eagerly wait to see Narendra Modi’s favourite workout; it will be interesting to witness if the #FitnessChallenge throws a major impact or it will end up being just another social media trend. Till then, big thumbs up to #HumFitTohIndiaFit campaign!
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