As 76-yr-old ex-PM continues to go strong after a week of the farmer protest, Chetan R decodes his energy secrets
As 76-yr-old ex-PM continues to go strong after a week of the farmer protest, Chetan R decodes his energy secrets
1. The HDD diet
H D Deve Gowda is a diabetic and always particular about his diet, but during protests, he is extra-cautious.
Raagi mudde (raagi balls), up saar (a sambhar), bus saar, green vegetables and bitter gourd curries are items
he prefers most in his menu. He has them twice a day to keep fit. Raagi rotis are a favourite and he has them with mixed gram sabji. He prefers orange juice during protests.
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2. Health tips
Deve Gowda walks on his treadmill for an hour daily before starting his day. At the end of a hectic day, Gowda gets his back and feet massaged for about thirty minutes.
3. No alcohol or non-veg
He is a teetotaller and keeps away from non-vegetarian food.
4. God-fearing man
Gowda believes rituals keep him mentally sound. He performs poojas for at least an hour everyday before leaving home. Shiva's his revered deity.
5. Devotional texts
Reading devotional texts keeps him fresh during protests. He is currently carrying Shiv Puran and Shiv Sathya.
6. Symbols
Gowda never forgets his spectacles, which helps him read documents to the press. He also carries a briefcase containiing every document pertaining to the case he has taken up. Right now, it's filled with NICE papers.
7. Men behind the man
Boregowda and Devendrappa have been Gowda's guards, for the last 15 years, and his caretakers. They ensure he gets his food and medicine at the right time and stand by him during protests.u00a0
8. Dress code
Gowda has a strict dress code, formulated around his love for cotton. He is always seen in starched cotton Kurtas and lungis.u00a0
9. Im-mobile
While on protests, Gowda does not use mobile phones except sometimes for the very important calls he gets. Those close to him say he never carries a wallet.u00a0
10. Right on time
Devegowda is believed to draw a timetable for each day and follow it strictly.
The schedule will include details like his car's route to reach the venue and the spot he'll get down from the car.
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