‘Deeply Rooted In My Traditional Faith’: Kiren Rijiju Dances At Sarok Festival With Aka Miji Community

It wasn't a speech or a rally, it was neither a statement, nor was it some political statement- it was rather something much more traditional and deep-rooted in culture– that ended up making an Indian political leader go viral on social media; Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju. Perhaps that’s why netizens are loving it! Taking to his social media, Rijiju shared a wholesome video reflecting his love for his roots. The clip showed him dancing and acing traditional steps, as he attended the Aka Miji cultural evening. Reportedly, the Union Minister had attended the last day of the Sarok Festival Golden Jubilee at Bana in Arunachal Pradesh.The clip showed Rijiju dancing and celebrating, while the crowd around him cheered on. The minister

was in a jacket, paired with a pair of pants and a scarf. Rijiju was not the only person to dance beside a bonfire, as a few others were also enjoying the gathering.For context, the Sarok Festival Golden Jubilee, as the name suggests, marked its 50 years. The festival celebrates the faith, culture, and traditions of the Aka Miji tribe. Check out the viral post: “I am deeply rooted in my traditional Faith and Culture without which I'm nothing. Merry making is ultimate during Aka Miji cultural evening. Glad to Attend last day of SAROK FESTIVAL Golden Jubilee of AKA- Community at Bana in Arunachal Pradesh,” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘KirenRijiju’. The post was shared yesterday and pulled more than 143K views from people.

I am deeply rooted in my traditional Faith and Culture without which I'm nothing.Merry making is ultimate during Aka Miji cultural evening. Glad to Attend last day of SAROK FESTIVAL Golden Jubilee of AKA- Community at Bana in Arunachal Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/OwZ0xpnTXb

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 16, 2026

Internet's reactions: “Nice. It is always good to be rooted with your own traditions and culture. Best,” a user said. “This is what true celebration looks like,” added the next internet user. “This made my day, honestly,” wrote the next.ALSO READ: World's Rarest Monkey? Singapore Woman Spots 'Unusual Primate' In Viral Video “The Northeast’s cultural richness deserves national recognition. Celebrations like the Aka Miji evening showcase India’s beautiful diversity,” commented another person. “Thanks for sharing this simple pure unadulterated music with us,” added another. “Absolutely stellar! I had once asked the late Manohar Parrikar ji why he kept returning to Goa when he was RM, he said it is very important to stay connected to roots to be a tall tree.Roots give us perfect grounding to soar,” added another.