80s retro trend goes viral on X; BJP leaders Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal, Himanta Biswa Sarma join the buzz

A wave of 1980s nostalgia has taken social media, and several BJP leaders are now joining the viral trend with throwback-style photographs inspired by the era.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have shared posts on X featuring their 80s looks, adding to a trend spreading widely online.

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Rijiju appeared to embrace the nostalgia with a photograph styled in a classic 1980s Bollywood look. Sharing it on X, he wrote, “Why is everyone going back to the 80s vibes? I'm also forced to 80s nostalgia!” His post featured sunglasses, a blazer, an open shirt and a retro-inspired pose beside a car.

Goyal joined the trend, posting a vintage-style photograph with the caption, “Vibing to the 80s trend ”. His picture showed him sporting sunglasses and a suit, recreating the fashion aesthetic associated with the decade.

Sarma followed suit, sharing a retro photograph and writing, “Getting to any trend which has nostalgia attached to it. Back to the 80s eh!” His post featured a throwback appearance with oversized sunglasses and a period-style outfit.

What is the viral 80s trend?

The trend revolves around recreating or sharing photographs inspired by the 1980s, a decade remembered for its distinctive fashion, music, cinema and pop-culture. Users have been using old photographs, AI-generated transformations and retro styling to recreate the look and feel of the period.

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The trend has gained attention because it combines nostalgia with a playful transformation, allowing users to present themselves in a vintage avatar. Celebrities, influencers and figures joining the trend have further amplified its visibility.