Modi, who is on a three-day state visit to the United States, is scheduled to practise yoga with UN leadership later in the day.
Digital Desk: On the occasion of the
9th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed
the nation on Wednesday, June 21, saying that India has always cultivated
traditions that unify, adopt, and embrace, and making a heartfelt appeal to
eradicate inconsistencies and resistances through yoga.
"Yoga strengthens such feelings,
expands the inner vision, and connects us with that consciousness which makes
us feel the unity of the living being, giving a basis of love for the living
being," the Prime Minister remarked.
Modi, who is on a three-day state visit to the United States, is
scheduled to practise yoga with UN leadership later in the day.
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On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly passed
a resolution declaring June 21 as International Day of Yoga. PM Modi stated at
the session, "Yoga is an invaluable gift from our old tradition.... Yoga
is more than simply exercise; it is a method to reconnect with yourself, the
world, and nature."
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar led the national celebration of
Yoga Day in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. Dhankar emphasised the significance of
this year's topic, emphasising how it embodies the depth and combined
aspirations of Indian culture. "It is 'Vasudhav
Kutumbakam Ke Liye Yoga,' which means one earth, one family, and one
future," he explained. "This is also the theme of the G20, which the
country is currently chairing."
Along with the
VP, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, Union ministers Virendra Kumar, Faggan Singh Kulaste, and Prahlad
Patel, and state BJP president and MP Vishnu Dutt Sharma were present at
Jabalpur's Garrison Ground.
Rajnath Singh joins Navy personnel on board INS Vikrant
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined hundreds of Navy sailors
on board INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, for
the yoga celebrations on Wednesday.
For about an hour, the defence people positioned themselves in
various rows and performed various asanas according to the instructions. The
'Agniveers' also did yoga together, embracing the spirit of oneness and
well-being.
"It is a source of
pride for India that the International Day of Yoga is being celebrated all over
the world today, demonstrating that our rich culture and heritage are being
recognised and adopted globally," added the Union Minister.
Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, as well as other top officers
from the Navy and the Ministry of Defence, attended the ceremony.
Mansukh Manaviya, Minister of Health, leads the celebrations at
AIIMS in Delhi.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday that
yoga has become India's "soft power" as he led a session with
hundreds of participants at AIIMS in New Delhi to commemorate International Day
of Yoga.
Mandaviya noted during the ceremony, "Yoga is an ancient
Indian tradition, but its practise has declined over time." Yoga received
a great boost from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and it is now done everywhere
in the world. It has evolved into India's soft power." "Yoga helps
calm the mind and energise the body," he stated, highlighting the benefits
of yoga in everyday life. Yoga comes to mind whenever we discuss health and
fitness. It is a type of preventive therapy because it increases immunity in
the body."
In Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Yoga Day at
Rashtrapati Bhavan, while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla joined the festivities in
Parliament House.
"Yoga is one of our civilization's greatest achievements,
as well as India's greatest gift to the rest of the world." Yoga unites
the body and mind and is a comprehensive approach to life. "Yoga prepares
us all to meet the increasing challenges that surround us," the President
wrote on Twitter.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Governor CV Ananda Bose, and other
state officials joined the national celebrations.
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