Rahul Gandhi was seen doing push-ups with a student from class 10.
New Delhi:
Congressional leader Rahul Gandhi, in Tamil Nadu ahead of the state elections, is trying to connect with locals with his fierce speeches in polls, personal interactions and also an apparent display of his physical strength. In one video, which is widely shared on social media, the 50-year-old former head of Congress is seen doing push-ups with a student.
A nearly minute-long clip shows the Kerala MP from Wayanad taking on the “push-up challenge” while talking to a student. “Can you do push-ups. Let’s try 15?” Merolin Shenigha, a student from class 10, asks him.
Handing over the microphone, Rahul Gandhi smiles and then goes to work. Merolin and Mr. Gandhi are seen doing one push-up after another.
The leader of Congress pauses while the student does not. He apparently says “she wins”. Surrounded by a cheery crowd, he takes it to the next level and does one-handed push-ups.
#CLOCK: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi doing push-ups and ‘Aikido’ with students from St. Joseph’s Matriculation Hr. Second. School in Mulagumoodubn, Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/qbc8OzI1HE
– ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2021
Mr. Gandhi also shared the clip on his Instagram account and wrote: “Push challenge by Merolin Shenigha, a 10th standard Judo enthusiast.”
Last week, Gandhi received a compliment from boxer Vijender Singh. “Boxer abs. In more daring young form and leader of the people. Way to go @RahulGandhi Ji,” Singh tweeted with a photo of Gandhi. He had shared a picture of the Congress leader’s visit to Kerala. The photo was taken after he dived into the sea with local fishermen.
Abs of a boxer ????????
The most daring young people and the leader of the Way to Go people @RahulGandhi Hee pic.twitter.com/E5QVSpTnBZ– Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) February 26, 2021
Mr. Gandhi was in a boat with several fishermen when he suddenly jumped into the water. The 50-year-old deputy swam for 10 minutes before returning to shore.
His visits to Tamil Nadu and Kerala are ahead of state polls in the coming months. Both states vote on April 6; The results will be published on May 2.
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