Yoga: The Armed Forces' Secret Weapon
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of yoga in the armed forces, noting its impact on soldiers' physical and mental readiness. During International Yoga Day, Singh highlighted the practice's holistic benefits and urged its daily incorporation. He praised Prime Minister Modi for making yoga a global phenomenon.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces' enthusiasm for yoga on Saturday, stating that the practice enhances soldiers' physical and mental preparedness for battle. At the International Yoga Day event at Northern Command headquarters, Singh joined 2,500 soldiers in performing various yoga poses and breathing exercises. The initiative was bolstered by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma.
Singh emphasized yoga's direct influence on discipline and focus, declaring it essential for soldiers' battlefield readiness. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing yoga worldwide, underscoring its role as a universal remedy for modern challenges like stress and depression.
Singh highlighted Operation Sindoor as a testament to the inner strength empowered by yoga, advocating its integration at every societal level. He reiterated Modi's vision of yoga as India's global gift, aiming for a holistic connection across communities, and stressed making yoga a daily transformative practice.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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