Looks like Rahul Gandhi, too, is foraying into the world of making headlines for seemingly unrelated and unpolitical matters! As you might know, Rahul Gandhi is currently on a visit to Tamil Nadu for election campaigning. But as one is wont to do on any worthwhile trip, he also took the time to partake in some touristy (and not-so-easily-touristy) activities over the last few days. From competing with a student in a battle of push-ups and trying out local delicacies to jumping straight into a river, the trip has been quite adventurous for the Congress leader!

The headlines have been in quite a tizzy, talking about everything from Rahul Gandhi’s abs to his mingling with locals.

If you’re wondering what exactly happened… well, have a look yourself. His trip so far has covered all the bases pretty well:

1. From sports…

Apparently he has a black belt in Aikido, as this kid found out.

Did You Know Shri @RahulGandhi has a black belt in Aikido?

Here he shares some of his moves with a student from St. Joseph's Matric Hr. Sec. School, Kanyakumari.#TNwithRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/B51uzqTsZ0

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 1, 2021

Here’s him accepting the challenge of a round of push-ups, and then proceeding to one-up the “Judo enthusiast” student by performing a one-handed push-up.

Shri @RahulGandhi doesn't back down from any kind of challenge.

This push up challenge by Merolin Shenigha, a 10th standard Judo enthusiast is one such example.#TNwithRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/4ZV6D7IGyv

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 1, 2021

2. …to Culture…

Watch Rahul Gandhi dancing along with students, to cheers of “Rahul! Rahul!” by the MC.

#WATCH: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dances with students of St. Joseph's Matriculation Hr. Sec. School in Mulagumoodubn, Tamil Nadu during an interaction with them pic.twitter.com/RaSDpuXTqQ

— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2021

© Twitter/@INCIndia

Here’s him trying out the local tea at Murugesan’s tea stall in Adaikilapattanam and the palm fruit, Nungu, at Achankulam.

Shri @RahulGandhi enjoys the best tea in Tamil Nadu!#TNwithRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/dDx8VJ1wFv

— Congress (@INCIndia) February 28, 2021

Pit Stop!

Shri @RahulGandhi enjoys a refreshing Palm fruit, locally known as 'Nungu', at Achankulam, Kanyakumari, TN.#TNwithRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/p6M9qu6KI6

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 1, 2021

He also enjoyed the acrobatic performances from the students of St. Joseph’s Matric Hr. Sec. School.

The young students of St. Joseph’s Matric Hr. Sec. School showcase their incredible acrobatic moves in a welcome performance for Shri @RahulGandhi.

The yellow & red roses shared between them signify the lasting bond these youngsters will share with Rahul ji.#TNwithRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/vRAhxNX6q9

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 1, 2021

3. …to even Adventure!

Yup, he went on a fishing expedition with a popular vlogger who runs the channel Fishing Freaks, leaving the nation stunned at his abs and demanding his fitness routine.

#WATCH| Kerala: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a dip in the sea with fishermen in Kollam (24.02.2021)

(Source: Congress office) pic.twitter.com/OovjQ4MSSM

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2021

© Twitter/@boxervijender

Of course, the public being the public had to have felt some way about this, with the jury still out on whether the reception was largely positive…

Abs of a boxer 🏽
Most daring young fit & people’s leader Way to go @RahulGandhi ji pic.twitter.com/E5QVSpTnBZ

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) February 26, 2021

Of course @RahulGandhi is super fit! But whether it's swimming with the fishermen or dancing or pushups with young students, it is about connecting with & understanding people through shared activities. ️ pic.twitter.com/0ZU76zCkuY

— Ruchira Chaturvedi (@RuchiraC) March 1, 2021

After the abs picture went viral, @RahulGandhi demonstrates how fit he is. RaGa in a push-up challenge by with 10th grade student Merolin Shenigh.
He seems to have mastered social media game right now.Impressive, eye catching stuff. Also that girl is amazing ️ @manickamtagore pic.twitter.com/vScFMPrRII

— Revathi (@revathitweets) March 1, 2021

Requesting Shri @RahulGandhi to share some tips with everyone on getting those abs. #FitnessGoals #Fitness pic.twitter.com/U3BILlewiR

— Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) February 26, 2021

Or, well, something like this:

Is this an MTV Roadies audition, @RahulGandhi? pic.twitter.com/uPSp6rKeI8

— Ishita Yadav (@IshitaYadav) March 1, 2021

Rahul Gandhi behaves like a traveler in his own country- his meeting with people and participating in activities looks very inorganic, like there's no connect and he's surprised at the exoticness of natives.

— hooman (@foodonmymind) March 1, 2021

Now I'm strong: I can jump, I can do push-ups.

Vote for me. You can read about my number of push-ups in our manifesto.

For each vote, I’ll do one push-up & two nursery rhymes https://t.co/CaQ9B0bPkZ

— Amrita Bhinder (@amritabhinder) March 1, 2021

Ummm.

Is he competing against Ramdev or Ranveer? pic.twitter.com/KD9GRMTDLy

— Atticus Balgit Finch (@malayaliatticus) March 1, 2021

And finally, this gem that I can’t quite make out if it’s one or the other:

Really yr I respect rahul ji. Politicaly not that much but if had rahul ji in my friends circle it would be the most loved person in all.

— rakesh sharma (@rakesh_28j) March 1, 2021

What is your take on this? Like it, hate it, want the nation’s leaders to just stick to politics?

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