Several Union Ministers, organisations, and eminent personalities are participating in yoga sessions across the National Capital Region to celebrate the 12th annual International Day of Yoga.
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today attended the Yoga Day celebrations at Shanti Path. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Nadda said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rendered a great service by elevating yoga to the global stage. The Health Minister emphasised that Yoga should not remain confined to any country but should become a practice embraced by the entire world for the benefit of humanity.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar participated in a yoga session at Nehru Park in New Delhi. Ambassador of Norway to India, May-Elin Stener, also took part in the event.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Mr. Mandaviya emphasised that yoga is not only India’s heritage but also a valuable contribution to the world. He urged citizens to actively participate in International Day of Yoga celebrations and make yoga a part of their daily routine.
Earlier, actor Akshay Kumar joined the Sports Minister in the Yoga session. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations in New Delhi. Mr. Pradhan urged the citizens to embrace Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Yoga 365 and make yoga a year-round practice. He added that adopting yoga as a daily habit would help people lead healthier and more balanced lives.
While Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa participated in a yoga session held at the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi.
The Brahma Kumaris organisation celebrated the International Day of Yoga at Red Fort in New Delhi. Around 20 thousand yoga enthusiasts participated in Yogasana, Pranayama, and Rajyoga meditation sessions, as per the standard yoga protocol prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush.
