Uniting the World Through Yoga: Celebrating International Day of Yoga
On the 11th International Day of Yoga, millions across India participated in yoga exercises. Celebrations were led by Prime Minister Modi in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing global unity and peace through yoga. Leaders from various states joined the celebrations, highlighting yoga's influence as a soft power and its significance for personal well-being.
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India marked the 11th International Day of Yoga with millions participating in yoga sessions across the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dressed in white, led the celebrations from Visakhapatnam's RK beach, emphasizing yoga's role in promoting global peace and unity amid current global tensions.
Modi urged the world to adopt 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' highlighting the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Pawan Kalyan joined the event, while President Droupadi Murmu lauded yoga as a symbol of India's soft power.
From Siachen Glacier to naval ships, the Indian armed forces participated, showcasing the discipline yoga brings. Union and state leaders across India, from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh, engaged in various yoga sessions, demonstrating the rising influence of yoga as a unifying soft power globally.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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