kochi: In a light-hearted reminder that even political heavyweights aren’t immune to everyday slips, BJP’s Kerala unit president and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar turned a minor treadmill mishap into a viral social media moment on Sunday.
The seasoned leader, known for his tech-savvy persona, revealed he suffered slight injuries after a distracted fall during his workout, but not without a dash of self-deprecating wit.
Chandrasekhar, who helmed the portfolios of Electronics and IT until recently, took to Facebook to post photos of a nasty gash on his forehead, complete with a bloodied bandage. “If you’re on a treadmill and your phone rings, and you try to pick it up without being careful — you might just slip, fall, and hurt yourself,” he quipped in the caption, adding, “Speaking from personal experience. I’ve got the pain and the scars to prove it.”
The post, laced with emojis and a cautionary tone, quickly garnered thousands of likes and concerned well-wishes from supporters.
Though he didn’t specify the location of the incident — leaving fans guessing if it unfolded in his Kochi residence or a high-end gym — Chandrasekhar assured followers the injuries were superficial. No hospital visit was needed, but the episode sparked a flurry of memes and advice on multitasking during fitness routines. It’s a rare glimpse into the lighter side of the Thiruvananthapuram MP, who has been steering BJP’s aggressive outreach in Kerala amid upcoming local polls.
As Chandrasekhar recovers with a bandaged brow, his anecdote serves as a gentle nudge: even in the fast lane of politics, one ringtone can bring you crashing down — literally.