NEW DELHI: On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, when citizens throughout the country took part in a cleaning push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took part in the Swach Bharat initiative. He was unique because he combined cleanliness and physical fitness. Ankit Baiyanpuriya, a social media superstar who initiated a 75-day rigorous challenge to instill a culture of fitness among young people, was introduced to Prime Minister Modi. In a video posted by PM Modi on his X page, participants in the Swachh Bharat campaign talked about fitness and cleanliness.On Instagram, Ankit has amassed 4.9 million followers. “Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I focused on swachhata today like the country did! Beyond only hygiene, we included wellness and fitness in the mix as well. The video’s description read, “It’s all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe. PM Modi tells Ankit in the opening of the video, “I will learn something from you today.” PM Modi questioned Ankit about how the Swachhata Abhiyan will improve fitness. We owe it to the environment to keep it clean. Ankit said to PM Modi, “If the environment remains healthy, then so will we. PM Modi also inquired about the level of cleanliness awareness in his hometown of Sonipat. He claims that nowadays, people are more conscious of hygiene.Swachh Bharat, according to PM Modi, is the joint responsibility of all Indian citizens, and public engagement is crucial in this effort. He had requested that everyone set aside an hour on Sunday at 10 am to keep the country clean and contribute to its future development. Ankit responded with 4-5 hours when PM Modi asked him in the 281-second video how much time he spent engaging in physical activity. Ankit said to PM Modi, “I get inspired seeing you work out.” PM Modi continues, “I don’t exercise a much. I engage in the necessary amount of exercise to carry out my daily tasks. “I adhere to discipline. Two areas of my life show that I lack discipline. The first is when you eat. Second, I ought to devote more time to sleep, but I am unable to, said PM Modi. Ankit received compliments from PM Modi, who also noted how many young people follow him on social media. Ankit also complimented PM Modi for supporting athletes and developing sports. “I used to be a sportsperson, but owing to an injury, I no longer participate in sports. I noticed that you personally call medal-winning athletes. The Fit India and Khelo India programmes inspire athletes, according to Ankit. Ankit was finally questioned by PM Modi on his 75-day challenge. “I adhere to five rules. I work out twice a day, once inside and once outside. Both outside are acceptable. I then consume four litres of water. Read a book for ten pages. I first read the Srimad Bhagavat, and right now I’m reading the Shiva Puran. Fourth, I maintain a rigid diet. Finally, I take a selfie to show my development,” Ankit remarked. According to reports, Ankit Baiyanpuria began his 75-hard challenge on June 28, 2023, and finished it on September 11, 2023. Throughout his 75-day challenge, he used to upload an Instagram video each day.
