Who are the 10 people PM Modi nominated to lead the fight against obesity?
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated 10 public personalities to lead a campaign against obesity and excessive oil consumption.
The nominees are Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, Bhojpuri singer-actor Nirahua, shooter Manu Bhaker, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, actors Madhavan and Mohanlal, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, singer Shreya Ghoshal and philanthropist-MP Sudha Murthy.
Modi has appealed to each of the 10 personalities to nominate 10 others in a bid to amplify the movement.
The Prime Minister wrote on X, "As mentioned in yesterday’s #MannKiBaat, I would like to nominate the following people to help strengthen the fight against obesity and spread awareness on reducing edible oil consumption in food.
"I also request them to nominate 10 people each so that our movement gets bigger!"
As mentioned in yesterday’s #MannKiBaat, I would like to nominate the following people to help strengthen the fight against obesity and spread awareness on reducing edible oil consumption in food. I also request them to nominate 10 people each so that our movement gets bigger!… pic.twitter.com/bpzmgnXsp4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2025
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has backed Prime Minister Modi's campaign against obesity.
In a video message, Neeraj told DD News, "PM Narendra Modi has urged the fight against obesity in Mann Ki Baat today. Health and well-being are the most important things in life.
"We must take care of ourselves and our families as well. Play any sport and eat healthy. In particular, I urge children to engage in outdoor games so that we as a country can prosper in a healthy direction."
#WATCH | PM @narendramodi has urged the fight against obesity in #MannKiBaat today. Health and well-being are the most important things in life. We must take care of ourselves and our families as well. Play any sport and eat healthy. In particular, I urge children to engage in… pic.twitter.com/VLtRekR5Z7
— DD News (@DDNewslive) February 23, 2025
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Misleading propaganda: MEA slams Bangladesh media reports on Delhi protest
The Indian government on Sunday dismissed reports in sections of the Bangladeshi media claiming that protests outside Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi posed a security threat, calling them “misleading propaganda”.
Obesity cannot be treated with shortcuts: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, said that weight-reducing or anti-obesity drugs, currently available, ought to be used very judiciously.
‘Stricter punishment for insulting faiths’: Revanth Reddy announces new law
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday announced that the Congress-led state government is planning to introduce a new law to punish those who insult any religion, with amendments to existing laws to ensure stricter penalties for religious abuse.
Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleges abuse, assault bid on stage, police arrest accused
A man has been arrested after Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleged that she was abused and nearly assaulted for not singing a “secular” song during a live concert in East Midnapore on Saturday.
Latest News
NLU, Tripura successfully concludes 5-day national faculty development workshop on reimagining academia under NEP 2020
Tulsi Gabbard sounds alarm: Islamism is incompatible with American freedom
BSF steps up vigil along India-Bangladesh border amid fresh unrest in neighbouring country
Misleading propaganda: MEA slams Bangladesh media reports on Delhi protest
