Who Is Ankit Baiyanpuria? Fitness Icon Who Joined PM Modi In Swachh Bharat Mission

Fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's ' Shramdaan for cleanliness' program as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign on Sunday. PM Modi shared a video of their interaction on social media.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote, “Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe!"

Prime Minister Modi met with social media sensation Ankit Baiyanpuriya, who had initiated a 75-day challenge aimed at instilling a culture of fitness among the youth.

In the video, PM Modi was heard saying to Ankit, “I will learn something from you today." "How will Swachhata Abhiyan help fitness?" PM Modi asked Ankit.

“Keeping the environment clean is our duty. If the environment remains healthy, then we too will," Ankit replied to PM Modi.

In the 281-second video, PM Modi went on to ask Ankit how much time he dedicates to physical activities, to which he said 4-5 hours.

"I get motivated seeing you exercise," Ankit told PM Modi. PM Modi then says "I don’t do much exercise. I do sufficient exercise that is needed to accomplish my day-to-day activities."

Who is Ankit Baiyanpuria?

Ankit Baiyanpuria, a former desi wrestler from Bayanpur, Sonipat, is a fitness influencer with 4.9 million followers on his Instagram profile.

He is renowned for initiating a 75-day hard challenge to instill the culture of fitness among the youth.

Since commencing the 75-day hard challenge, Ankit has gained over 2.5 million followers in just 28 days, which involved daily selfies, adequate hydration, a strict diet, outdoor workouts, and daily readings.

Ankit Baiyanpuria embarked on his 75-hard challenge on June 28, 2023, and successfully completed it on September 11, 2023. He documented his journey through daily Instagram videos.

The fitness influencer, raised by laborer parents, incorporates workout techniques that prioritize both physical health and mental well-being, according to HT reports.

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