#ICYMI | PM Modi reveals what he was carrying when he went plogging at Mamallapuram beach
Fans were keen to know more about the long stick that Modi was carrying during plogging.
By ET Online and Agencies |
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PM Modi decided to end the curiosity of his fans with a Twitter post.
NEW DELHI: From the traditional veshti to an elaborate South Indian cuisine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second informal summit in Tamil Nadu's Mamallapuram with Chinese President Xi Jinping was the perfect display of India's magnificent cultural heritage. But what caught the Twitterati's attention was the equipment PM Modi was spotted carrying at the Mamallapuram beach.
Refreshing walk and exercises in Mamallapuram, along the scenic coast. https://t.co/UjUq8FbVAv
During the weekend, the 69-year-old Prime Minister went for a 'refreshing walk along the coast', and was spotted picking up litter from a beach which included, plastic bottles, plastic bags, and other waste. He was seen carry a long stick while he was 'plogging'. Picking litter while jogging is referred to as plogging.
With a Twitter post, Modi decided to end the curiosity of his fans. On Sunday, he posted pictures of the stick-like instrument, and said it was an 'acupressure roller' that he often uses. "I have found it to be very helpful," he added.
Since yesterday, many of you have been asking - what is it that I was carrying in my hands when I went plogging at… https://t.co/t91JNXi38v
On Saturday, Modi, who launched his pet project 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' for clean India in 2014, posted a three-minute video of his plog on the beach, and urged followers to keep public places clean and tidy.
Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning. It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’… https://t.co/WkkhE6Iy4j
During his speech on Independence Day this year, Modi had announced a campaign to make the country free of single-use plastic. In his Mann ki Baat radio programme last month, Prime Minister Modi had hailed the efforts of India's perhaps first 'plogger' Ripudaman Belvi who has launched a campaign to pick up litter while jogging.
Modi had said that while plogging is in use in foreign countries, in India Belvi has promoted it to a great extent. Last week, he termed plogging as "win-win because it improves fitness and the environment".
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Narendra Modi on Thursday was sworn-in as the 16th Prime Minister of India at a glittering ceremony in the Rashtrapai Bhawan forecourt. Modi, who swore-in for the second consecutive term today, stuck to his iconic look and sported a white kurta pyjama and grey Nehru jacket for the event. A star studded affair, the ceremony witnessed top industrialists, actors, directors and spiritual leaders in attendance.
The first few to be spotted were the Ambanis. The RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani was accompanied by wife Nita and son Anant. Others at the occasion were Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata. The Emeritus boss sat next to the Ambanis in the front row.
From the film fraternity, actress Kangana Ranaut, actor Anupam Kher and Vivek Oberoi joined the guest list. Newly-elected Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol was also spotted at the event.
Here's a round-up of the all the big names of the industry who attended PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony.
Narendra Modi on Thursday was sworn-in as the 16th Prime Minister of India at a glittering ceremony in the Rashtrapai Bhawan forecourt. Modi, who swore-in for the second consecutive term today, stuck..
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Among the first few guests at the event were the Ambanis. RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani walked in with his wife Nita and youngest son Anant. Dressed in a white shirt and black suit, the business tycoon kept his look formal.
Nita Ambani, on the other hand, opted for a traditional look. She wore a heavily-embroidered red salwar kameez to the event. Anant, like his father, kept it formal in a blue bandhgala.
The Ambanis, as they walked in, were spotted waving at the crowd. Later, they engaged in a chat with a conversation with spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Later, the family took a place in the front row as PM Modi took the oath of office.
Among the first few guests at the event were the Ambanis. RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani walked in with his wife Nita and youngest son Anant. Dressed in a white shirt and black suit, the business tycoon ..
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Paytm boss Vijay Shekhar Sharma joined the list of industrialists the PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony. He took to Twitter to share a picture from the event.
Paytm boss Vijay Shekhar Sharma joined the list of industrialists the PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony. He took to Twitter to share a picture from the event.
Smriti Irani, dressed in a red saree, took the oath of office as a Union Minister today. The 43-year-old was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Amethi constituency where she defeated Congress president Rahul Gandhi with a margin of 55,000+ votes.
Smriti Irani, dressed in a red saree, took the oath of office as a Union Minister today. The 43-year-old was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Amethi constituency where she defeated Congress preside..
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Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata joined the Ambanis at the ceremony. Tata took a spot in the front row for the event, right next to the Ambani family.
Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata joined the Ambanis at the ceremony. Tata took a spot in the front row for the event, right next to the Ambani family.
Film-maker Ashoke Pandit was also present at PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony. The director opted for a grey suit for the bing event.
Film-maker Ashoke Pandit was also present at PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony. The director opted for a grey suit for the bing event.
Superstar Rajinikanth, who earlier confirmed his presence at the PM's swearing-in ceremony, kept his word and attended the event with his wife. The '2.0' actor wore a simple kurta pyjama for the event. His wife kept it traditional in a saree.
Superstar Rajinikanth, who earlier confirmed his presence at the PM's swearing-in ceremony, kept his word and attended the event with his wife. The '2.0' actor wore a simple kurta pyjama for the even..
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'The Tashkent Files' director Vivek Agnihotri, also at PM Modi's swearing-in, shared a proud picture from the event. He was accompanied by his wife to the event.
The picture also featured director Karan Johar in the backdrop.
'The Tashkent Files' director Vivek Agnihotri, also at PM Modi's swearing-in, shared a proud picture from the event. He was accompanied by his wife to the event.The picture also featured director Kar..
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Actress Kangana Ranaut also joined the guest list of the PM's swearing-in ceremony. The 32-year-old actress opted for a traditional look. She wore a white Raw Mango saree with gold borders for the event.
The 'Manikarnika' star kept her look simple sans jewellery.
Actress Kangana Ranaut also joined the guest list of the PM's swearing-in ceremony. The 32-year-old actress opted for a traditional look. She wore a white Raw Mango saree with gold borders for the ev..
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Director Karan Johar was another popular B-town persnality who attended the PM's swearing-in ceremony. The 'Kalank' producer opted for a black sherwani for the ceremony.
Director Karan Johar was another popular B-town persnality who attended the PM's swearing-in ceremony. The 'Kalank' producer opted for a black sherwani for the ceremony.
