Yoga Day 2025: Political Salvos and Unity of Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde
International Yoga Day 2025 marked notable political comments as Shiv Sena's Shaina NC praised PM Modi's Yoga initiatives, while critiquing Uddhav Thackeray's alignment with Congress. Eknath Shinde highlighted the 2022 Shiv Sena split as a 'marathon yoga' that reshaped Maharashtra politics. The event emphasized global wellness under the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.'
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Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Yoga Sangam initiative on International Yoga Day 2025, spotlighting its unifying theme. In synchronized praise, she acknowledged the Ministry of Ayush's Yoga Samavesh project, emphasizing its role in cultural integration.
In a sharp political critique, Shaina rebuked Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of straying from the party's foundational ideologies by aligning with Congress ideals. She sarcastically questioned Thackeray's loyalty, likening his allegiance to Rahul Gandhi's philosophies.
Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra's Deputy CM, utilized Yoga Day to underscore his pivotal 2022 political rebellion. He referred to the split from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena as a 'bada Yoga,' claiming it brought stability and advancement to Maharashtra under Consolidated efforts with PM Modi's guidance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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