Thousands Gather for International Yoga Day Countdown Event

Prominent figures like former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, and Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bhupatiraju Srinivasa Varma assembled at a 'One Day Countdown' event for International Yoga Day.

Held at L B Stadium, the event saw a turnout of approximately 40,000 people, including BJP leader and actress Khushbu Sundar, and popular Telugu actors Sai Dharam Tej and Meenakshi Chaudhary. Union Minister Kishan Reddy urged everyone to embrace Yoga on June 21, performing it in various locations like homes, parks, and public spaces.

Khushbu Sundar highlighted Yoga's profound cultural roots in India and its growing global appeal, largely attributed to the advocacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will also partake in celebrations in Visakhapatnam.

(With inputs from agencies.)