WATCH | Nagaland Minister's Muddy Pond Mishap Gets JCB Twist Plot

Once again, the hearts and chuckles of his social media audience have been captured by Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along.

Known for his engaging presence on platforms like X, formerly known as Twitter,, Along's latest post is a video that shows him struggling to get out of a muddy pool.

Nagaland Minister's Muddy Pond Escape

In the shared clip, Temjen finds himself in a bit of a pickle, being tried to be pulled out of a shallow, muddy water body. Despite the earnest efforts of three individuals, two pulling from the front and one pushing from behind, Along is repeatedly slipped back into the muck. The scene is comical, yet it's clear that the struggle is real.

But true to his style, Along turns this light-hearted moment into an opportunity for imparting wisdom. In his post, the incident is cleverly tied to a piece of advice about vehicle safety. The importance of checking a car's NCAP rating, a measure of its safety standards, before making a purchase is emphasized.

Taking to X, Temjen wrote, "Aaj JCB ka Test tha! Note: It's all about NCAP Rating, Gadi Kharidney Se Pehley NCAP Rating Jarur Dekhe. Kyunki Yeh Aapke Jaan Ka Mamla Hain!!", which translates to "Today was JCB's test! Note: It's all about NCAP Rating. Check the NCAP rating before buying a car. Because it is a matter of your life!!"

After several attempts and a brief pause that contributes to the suspense, Along finally manages to get out, expressing gratitude to his helpers. His followers not only received a good laugh but also received a reminder of the seriousness of vehicle safety.

The post has garnered over 217K views and tons of reactions.