Union Minister’s dance video goes viral, PM Modi reacts

Arunachal Pradesh has a special place in the traditional dance and customs of the northeastern states. On Wednesday, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who visited the state to review the progress of a project, had danced with residents of a village in the state.

The local Sajolang people of Kazalang village welcomed the Minister with their traditional song and dance. Amid the beats of cymbals and drums, Kiren Rijiju danced to folk songs as a small crowd cheered and clapped.

“During my visit to beautiful Kazalang village to monitor the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Projects. This is the traditional merrymaking of Sajolang people whenever guests visit their village. The original folk songs and dances are the ESSENCE of every community in Arunachal Pradesh,” said Kiren Rijiju in a tweet.

Reacting to this video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Our Law Minister Kiren Rijiju is also a decent dancer! Good to see the vibrant and glorious culture of Arunachal Pradesh.”