PM Modi’s increased tension on obesity, help from celebrities who have done weight loss, started a campaign against Obesity

Last updated:February 24, 2025, 17:40 IST

Obesity in India: Obesity is growing rapidly in India and one in every 8 person is becoming obese. Recently, PM Modi also emphasized this subject in his Mann Ki Baat program. Also he knew …Read more

PM Modi shared obesity figures during Mann Ki Baat program

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen some well-known names from the film industry to support him in his recent campaign against obesity. He has expressed concern over the increasing obesity in India and urged people to reduce oil consumption. He nominated Bollywood celebrities and requested him to join his new campaign. PM Modi wrote on his X, ‘As stated in the #Mann Ki Baat of yesterday, I to help in strengthening the fight against obesity and to help spread awareness about eating food consumption in food I would like to nominate people.

PM Modi wrote on X, I also request him to nominate every 10 people so that our campaign can be bigger. He tagged prominent personalities including actors Mohanlal, R Madhavan, Nirhua and singer Shreya Ghoshal as well as political personalities, sports champions and businessmen. Not only cinema celebrities but also nominated Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Anand Mahindra, Bhalotolak Meerabai, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, philanthropist and MP Sudha Murthy and Shooting veteran Manu Bhaker.

During his Mann Ki Baat program, Prime Minister Modi shared the figures and said that one in eight people in India is suffering from obesity. He said that obesity has increased significantly in the last few years and it is expected to double in the coming years. He has asked people to use 10 percent less oil every month. He said, ‘This will be an important step towards reducing obesity. By making small changes in our food habits, we can make our future strong, healthy and disease-free. PM Modi recently nominated the famous celebrities who have surprisingly lost their weight in the last few years.

However, R. Madhavan has already joined this campaign and has promoted PM Modi’s mission on his social media. He shared his video requesting his followers to join the mission and said, “Obesity among the youth is a growing concern, but the good news is that we can stop it!” PM Modi, by commenting on Mahakumbh, accused the opposition of ‘dividing the society, breaking unity’, PM Modi commented on Mahakumbh and accused the opposition of ‘dividing the society, breaking unity’.

The actor said, “In the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, the initiative promoting fitness and healthy life is strengthening individuals to choose better lifestyle options. Let us take care of our health and adopt a better future! ‘ Talking about work, Mohanlal has recently announced his upcoming film Drishyam 3. The shooting of the film will start this year and it is expected that it will be released in 2026. Meanwhile, R Madhavan created panic with his role in Satan. However, he will be seen next time in De De Pyaar De 2 and Kesari Chapter 2.