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Politics
Congress calls Kiren Rijiju ‘stunt master’ over swimming post; he replies ‘technique’
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 01:33 AM
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The Congress party attacked Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for sharing a video of his swim in Arunachal Pradesh, calling him a ‘stunt master’. Rijiju countered by saying the clip was meant to showcase a technique.
Congress leaders publicly rebuked Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after he posted a short video of himself swimming in the waters of Arunachal Pradesh. The party described the act as a publicity stunt, dubbing him a “stunt master” and questioning the relevance of the content to his ministerial duties.
Rijiju responded on social media, asserting that the footage was intended to demonstrate a specific swimming technique rather than serve as a political gimmick. He emphasized that the post was a personal effort to promote fitness and skill development.
The exchange has drawn attention to the growing scrutiny of ministers' social‑media activity, with opposition parties urging greater decorum while the government defends the right of officials to share personal achievements.
Political analysts note that the incident reflects the broader contest between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral battles, where every public statement is examined for political mileage.
No official comment has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the controversy, and the video remains available on the minister’s verified accounts.
Rijiju responded on social media, asserting that the footage was intended to demonstrate a specific swimming technique rather than serve as a political gimmick. He emphasized that the post was a personal effort to promote fitness and skill development.
The exchange has drawn attention to the growing scrutiny of ministers' social‑media activity, with opposition parties urging greater decorum while the government defends the right of officials to share personal achievements.
Political analysts note that the incident reflects the broader contest between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral battles, where every public statement is examined for political mileage.
No official comment has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the controversy, and the video remains available on the minister’s verified accounts.