Rahul Gandhi to take membership at Mohammad Deepak’s gym in Uttarakhand’s Kotdwar as he considers selling it amid financial strain: Report
Deepak Kumar, who came to the fore after intervening in the harassment of a Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar, came to the fore under the name “Mohammad Deepak”. Speaking to Aaj Tak, Deepak said that Rahul Gandhi had earlier assured him that he would come to Kotdwar and join the gym.
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“He is now fulfilling this promise and getting the membership tomorrow (June 4),” Deepak said. However, there has been no official confirmation from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party regarding the visit or gym membership.
The 42-year-old operator of the ‘Hulk’ gym in Kotdwar was also planning to vacate the gym, sell its equipment and move out of the city due to the financial crisis he has been facing since speaking out against harassment by the Muslim man.
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Who is Mohammad Deepak and why is his gym in the news?
Mohammad Deepak, a gym owner from Kotdwar, came to national attention after a clash involving a Muslim shopkeeper went viral. It was reported that during the incident, Deepak introduced himself as “Mohammad Deepak” while intervening in the group that was allegedly harassing the elderly shopkeeper. Following the incident, Deepak claimed that the gym faced social backlash that severely affected its business and membership base.
Reports indicate that gym membership has dropped significantly (from around 150 members to just a handful of members), putting his livelihood under pressure.
Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with Deepak
Rahul Gandhi had earlier met Deepak in Delhi, where he had praised his stand and extended his support. During the interaction, Gandhi reportedly said: “He stood tall against hatred, protected the weak. There is no greater patriotism than this.”
He also assured Deepak that he would visit Kotdwar and get a membership to the gym; This quote has now resurfaced in new reports. The meeting was widely interpreted as part of Gandhi’s broader message about unity and social harmony.
Gym faces financial trouble, sale on cards possible
Despite interest and support from various groups across the country, Deepak’s gym continues to struggle financially. Declining membership and ongoing losses have forced him to consider selling the gym, according to reports. Rising expenses and regular customer churn added to its difficulties.
What was once a busy local fitness center now operates under financial stress and uncertainty about its future.
