Kiren Rijiju: This lawyer-politician is setting fitness goals for Indian counterparts

Union Minister of state for home affairs in the Narendra Modi government, Kiren Rijiju is a stickler when it comes to fitness. Don't believe us? Here are some of his most inspirational workout pictures on social media

Updated On: 2019-02-26 04:40 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju is the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs in the Narendra Modi government. The 47-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party minister is a lawyer and won the Lok Sabha seat from Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju has proved to be one of the fittest politicians in the country for which he is admired by the youth, as well as his peers, for his dedication towards living a fit and healthy life. All Pics/Instagram-@Kiren.Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju is the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs in the Narendra Modi government. The 47-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party minister is a lawyer and won the Lok Sabha seat from Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju has proved to be one of the fittest politicians in the country for which he is admired by the youth, as well as his peers, for his dedication towards living a fit and healthy life. All Pics/Instagram-@Kiren.Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju's admirable physique is a result of regular and intense workouts. The minister partakes in different physical activities despite his busy schedule.

Kiren Rijiju's admirable physique is a result of regular and intense workouts. The minister partakes in different physical activities despite his busy schedule.

While Kiren Rijiju does not own a home gym, he tries to hit the gymnasium, whenever possible, even while travelling

In Pic: Kiren Rijiju with Dipa Karmakar, India's first female Olympic gymnast

While Kiren Rijiju does not own a home gym, he tries to hit the gymnasium, whenever possible, even while travelling

In Pic: Kiren Rijiju with Dipa Karmakar, India's first female Olympic gymnast

Kiren Rijiju makes it a point to take out at least half an hour every day for exercise. His rigorous sessions include a variation in training forms, from freehand to weight training

Kiren Rijiju makes it a point to take out at least half an hour every day for exercise. His rigorous sessions include a variation in training forms, from freehand to weight training

For a long time, Kiren Rijiju has been propagating the idea of 'New India' in which the youth population should be fit and vibrant. His social media posts on fitness are inspirational for the younger generation

For a long time, Kiren Rijiju has been propagating the idea of 'New India' in which the youth population should be fit and vibrant. His social media posts on fitness are inspirational for the younger generation

In this Instagram post, Kiren Rijiju comments, 'After long border tour and election-related meetings, a quick jogging.'

In this Instagram post, Kiren Rijiju comments, 'After long border tour and election-related meetings, a quick jogging.'

As a leader handling Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju often trains with security forces.

In Pic: Rijiju practising shooting at the CISF regional training centre in Arakkonam

As a leader handling Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju often trains with security forces.

In Pic: Rijiju practising shooting at the CISF regional training centre in Arakkonam

According to Kiren Rijiju, physical fitness is also connected with mental fitness and alertness. He believes that a fit minister sends a positive signal to the security forces

According to Kiren Rijiju, physical fitness is also connected with mental fitness and alertness. He believes that a fit minister sends a positive signal to the security forces

On days when Kiren Rijiju doesn't train extensively, he takes up push-ups. He does this three to four times a week

On days when Kiren Rijiju doesn't train extensively, he takes up push-ups. He does this three to four times a week

Whenever his schedule does not permit rigorous workouts, Kiren Rijiju makes it a point to practice yoga. The Minister has admitted that he usually has two to three yoga sessions a week

Whenever his schedule does not permit rigorous workouts, Kiren Rijiju makes it a point to practice yoga. The Minister has admitted that he usually has two to three yoga sessions a week

Hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, the minister loves hiking on mountainous trails

Hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, the minister loves hiking on mountainous trails

Kiren Rijiju was named the best athlete in his school and college days and he participated in the National Games. He was an active social worker since his school days and led various social movements as a social worker and student leader

Kiren Rijiju has, in the past, admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to yoga and physical fitness have inspired him.

Kiren Rijiju has, in the past, admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to yoga and physical fitness have inspired him.

Kiren Rijiju is seen here with his wife, Joram Rina Rijiju. The couple have three children, Sancho Rijiju, Nathey Rijiju and Jajey Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju is seen here with his wife, Joram Rina Rijiju. The couple have three children, Sancho Rijiju, Nathey Rijiju and Jajey Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju is seen here practising at the National Police Academy. He believes that regular training makes a person perfect. He has visited many countries across the world as a youth leader as well as member of various Parliamentary delegations

Kiren Rijiju also participates in public events promoting yoga. Regular practice has ensured that the minister can perform several intense yoga poses to perfection

Kiren Rijiju also takes part in the occasional football matches. He has even called on opposition parties to join him for a friendly match

Kiren Rijiju sometimes exercises with his colleague and fellow minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. The duo have been setting social media trends with their workout sessions

Kiren Rijiju's fitness levels have even inspired other politicians, including members of opposition parties

Kiren Rijiju also enjoys Mountain Biking and other adventure sports

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