Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday inaugurated 70 open gyms in eight residential societies in Patparganj Assembly constituency. Currently, around 30 open fitness facilities are already in function in this area for the children, adult and senior citizens.

“Due importance should be given to one’s health. I urge all of you to dedicate a small amount of time everyday to exercise and work on the physical health. If you set aside 5-10 minutes of your time every day, to go to the gym or for your morning walk, your health will be fine,” Sisodia said.

Deputy CM and education minister, Sisodia is also the sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Patparganj constituency. The government inaugurated open gyms at Ankur Apartments, Konark Apartments, Dharma Apartments, Chetna Apartments, Deepa Apartments, Navkunj Apartments, Priyadarshini Apartments and the Ambedkar Park.  So far, 32 open gyms have been functional in the area.

“This gym is made out of your money and you should use it as much as you can. That’s how the purpose of installing these gyms would be served,” said the minister.

“We have come into politics to change politics. We have seen immense progress in the fields of health and education. There is still a lot to be done for which we need your cooperation,” he added.

Manish Sisodia also wrote in his tweet, “Open gyms in eight different societies started in Patparganj Assembly Constituency this morning. So far, 32 gyms have been set up in Patparganj by the Delhi government. In total, 70 gyms are being set up.”