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In a rare display of lightheartedness, Sanjeev Sanyal, noted economist, author, and member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, has set social media abuzz after a now-viral video captured him joyfully dancing to Ram bhajans. The moment, filmed during the Swarajya Conclave 2025 organised by Sangam Talks, showcased a refreshing, spontaneous side of one of India’s leading policy minds.

The Viral Clip

Someone has not watched this video where Economic Adviser Sanjeev Sanyal is dancing on Rambhajan, winning the hearts of Bharat. pic.twitter.com/v4Qq79ODdo

— News 24 Media (@news24nmedia) August 24, 2025

The 30-second video, first shared by a user named Prateek on X (formerly Twitter), shows Sanjeev Sanyal joining a group of participants in the aisle, swaying and dancing with visible delight. The caption accompanying the clip read:
“Imagine being the guy who helps the PM run the economy, cosplays as a 10th-century shipbuilder, rewrites history textbooks and then break dances on Ram bhajans. Yeah, that’s @sanjeevsanyal.”

Within hours, the video gained widespread traction, with thousands of likes, shares, and comments praising Sanyal for his humility and authenticity.

Sanjeev Sanyal’s Reaction

Responding to the unexpected attention, Sanyal himself expressed amusement:

Amused that the short video clip of me dancing at the Swarajya Conclave has gone viral. I was walking down to the ante-room for a cup of tea when I met the group dancing in the aisle. I joined them for perhaps 30 seconds but had no idea it would prove this popular!!! 😆

— Sanjeev Sanyal (@sanjeevsanyal) August 23, 2025

“Amused that the short video clip of me dancing at the Swarajya Conclave has gone viral. I was walking down to the ante-room for a cup of tea when I met the group dancing in the aisle. I joined them for perhaps 30 seconds but had no idea it would prove this popular!!!”

His response only added to the admiration, with many lauding him for balancing intellectual gravitas with childlike spontaneity.

Public Praise and Warm Reactions

Social media users were quick to highlight the authenticity of the moment:

• “You are quite the sport.”
• “With people like you around, India is in good hands… we would want to see you one day leading India.”
• “It’s such joy to watch it… so authentic in spirit, a keepsake.”
• “Exactly the kind of spirit we need in thinkers today—responsibility with curiosity.”

The comments reflect how Sanyal’s gesture resonated beyond politics, striking a chord with citizens who often only see policymakers in formal settings.

A Man of Many Roles

Since his appointment to the PM’s Economic Advisory Council in 2022, Sanjeev Sanyal has been a key voice in shaping India’s macroeconomic outlook. With the rank of Secretary to the Government of India, he has influenced policy decisions while simultaneously contributing to India’s intellectual landscape through his books on history and economics. He also serves as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune.

This viral moment has now added another dimension to his public persona—one that blends policy expertise with human warmth and cultural rootedness.

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