World Liver Day: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reveals Weight-Loss Journey

New Delhi: On the occasion of World Liver Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered a rare glimpse into his personal fitness transformation, revealing how simple lifestyle changes helped him shed excess weight and reclaim his health. His mantra? Two hours of daily exercise and six hours of sound sleep.

Shah said that all it took was for him to change his diet, increase the hours of sleep and daily exercise. “The required amount of sleep, water and diet, and routine exercise has given me a lot… Today, I stand before you free from any kind of allopathic medicine and insulin,” he said, addressing an event organised by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Delhi on World Liver Day.

Shah urged people to take exercise and sleep seriously. “I request them to dedicate two hours of exercise for their body and six hours of sleep for their brain. This would be extremely useful. This is my own experience,” he said. Several other dignitaries, including Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, also shared the stage with Shah.

Amit Shah didn’t just talk about his personal journey — he used the moment to send a clear message to India’s young generation. “Take your health seriously. You can contribute to the country’s growth only if you stay fit. Add 40–50 more active years to your life”, Shah reportedly said.

Alongside Shah, dignitaries such as Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta were also present at the ILBS event, which aimed to raise awareness about liver health, obesity, and the growing need for preventive care in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined in to praise the awareness drive. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote,”Small steps like reducing oil intake can make a big difference. Together, let’s build a fitter, healthier India by raising awareness about obesity.”