It’s a common sight to see ministers travelling in luxury cars with an entire convoy behind them for their security. After all, it’s no news that with political power comes immense responsibility, and a bit of financial aid as well.
For a change, the recent Oath-taking Ceremony of the Union Cabinet at the Rashtrapati Bhavan saw Mansukh L Mandaviya make a unique entry on his cycle!
BJP MP and Former Minister of State, the 47-year-old man is all set for this second term in the cabinet and has previously been in charge of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals and Fertilisers, revealed sources.
When asked about his unusual entry by several reporters, Mandaviya said:
“For me it is not a fashion to go on a bicycle, it is my passion. I had always gone to the Parliament on a bicycle. It is eco-friendly, it saves fuel and keeps you physically healthy”
Pictures of him riding his cycle have gone viral on social media and are winning hearts across the nation!
Wow! Just incredible. Let the other MPs and Ministers follow this trend in coming times. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
— aatma_nirbal (@only_1fact) May 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/TrueGodKakarot/status/1134346462790242304
I remember seeing his bicycle parked in Parliament and that day my faith was restored in our leaders. 😁
— Sanya Dhillon (@DhillonSanya) May 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/PankajWhatever/status/1134112970584264707
He’s a trendsetter for sure. May he succeed in his given portfolio. An example worth emulating.
— Ramesh Shivadekar (@Race_Ramesh) May 31, 2019
this is awesome, and I also hope this work is as supreme as his simplicity!
— cKuDuR (@cKuduR) May 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/Middlclassmogli/status/1134111484177465344
https://twitter.com/rashimakhija999/status/1134116828626784256
Seeing a minister riding a cycle inside Rashtrapati Bhawan is definitely a first. We hope his simplicity, passion, and attention to his health inspires many!