Uttarakhand ministers praise PM Modi: yoga’s rise as a global mass movement

This report covers the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations across India, spotlighting record-breaking participation in Andhra Pradesh and key leaders like PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu promoting yoga's health and unifying benefits. Uttarakhand officials emphasize daily yoga practice and Modi’s pivotal role in making yoga a worldwide phenomenon.

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During the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Dehradun, Uttarakhand ministers lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for elevating yoga to a global mass movement.

Uttarakhand Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal emphasized, 'Yoga is essential for overall well-being, and it's crucial to make it a part of our daily lives.' He urged the public to embrace yoga daily for holistic health benefits.

Sports and Women's Welfare Minister Rekha Arya praised Modi's role, stating, 'Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of wellness to the entire world.' She credited him for the establishment of June 21 as International Yoga Day.

Prime Minister Modi called for collective global participation, saying, 'Come, let us all together make Yoga a mass movement. A movement that takes the world towards peace, health and harmony.' His vision positions yoga as a unifying force transcending borders.

The event, part of the nationwide theme 'Yoga For One Earth, For One Health,' also featured President Droupadi Murmu, who described yoga as 'the art of living a healthy life.' Renowned yoga instructor Shashi Bahuguna highlighted specific asanas like Marjariasana and Bhujangasana for their health benefits.

Editorial Director Prabhu Chawla remarked, 'If we are to become a 'Vishwa Guru' – a global leader and teacher – then yoga is the medium through which Prime Minister Modi has connected the entire world with India.' This underscores yoga’s role in India's cultural diplomacy and global leadership aspirations.

The celebrations in Uttarakhand reflect a broader national and international movement to promote yoga as a tool for peace, health, and harmony, reinforcing Modi’s vision of yoga as a global collective responsibility.
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Uttarakhand ministers praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for popularizing yoga globally during International Yoga Day celebrations in Dehradun. They highlighted yoga’s rise as a global mass movement promoting peace, health, and harmony, urging integration of yoga into daily life for overall well-being.
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Global and Regional Leaders Celebrate International Yoga Day

Key Facts
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the main International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam, urging a global mass movement through yoga to promote peace, health, and harmony.3FreepressjournalThenewsmill
  • Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Health and Home Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao led a mass yoga demonstration at Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha as part of the nationwide 'Yoga Sangam' initiative under the AYUSH Ministry's theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.1
  • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia performed yoga in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, marking the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations.Thenewsmill
  • President Droupadi Murmu celebrated International Yoga Day in Dehradun, describing yoga as the art of living a healthy life benefiting body, mind, and personality.EnglishFreepressjournal
  • Andhra Pradesh set 23 global records on June 11, including two Guinness Records and 21 World Book of Records, with 3.03 lakh people performing yoga at a single location.M
  • A Guinness World Record was set by 22,122 tribal students performing 108 Surya namaskar for 108 minutes in Andhra Pradesh.M
  • Uttarakhand ministers emphasized the importance of integrating yoga into daily life and credited PM Modi for popularizing yoga globally.Newindianexpress
Joining the nationwide celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the main International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, highlighting how yoga has transcended borders and become a global movement for peace, health, and unity.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the international community to embrace “inner peace” as a “global policy’ and make yoga a collective global responsibility.
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Addressing media persons after performing along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Naidu said 3.03 lakh people have gathered here to perform the ancient lifestyle art, creating a world record for most people performing Yoga at a single location.
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President Droupadi Murmu took part in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at Uttarakhand’s Dehradun on Saturday, along with Governor Gurmeet Singh. The programme organised at Police Lines, Dehradun, is part of the nationwide celebration of Yoga on International Yoga Day with the theme ‘Yoga For One Earth, For One Health.’
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Calling for a global mass movement through yoga, PM Modi said, 'Come, let us all together make Yoga a mass movement. A movement that takes the world towards peace, health and harmony.'
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Uttarakhand Sports and Women's Welfare Minister Rekha Arya, special guest, commended PM Modi for popularising yoga globally. 'Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of wellness to the entire world.' She added, 'The credit for designating June 21 as International Yoga Day goes to Prime Minister Modi himself.'
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Key Stats at a Glance
Number of global records set by Andhra Pradesh
23 global records
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Duration of Surya namaskar performance
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Context and Significance of International Yoga Day

Key Facts
  • The nationwide International Yoga Day celebrations were held under the Union AYUSH Ministry's theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', highlighting yoga's role in holistic health and unity.3EnglishFreepressjournal
  • Karnataka's International Yoga Day event was organised by the Karnataka AYUSH Department in collaboration with yoga associations, civil society groups, and wellness organisations, making it one of the largest yoga gatherings in the state.1
  • Yoga instructor Shashi Bahuguna highlighted the benefits of various asanas such as Marjariasana (Cat and Cow Pose) for spine flexibility and Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) for strengthening the spine and toning back muscles.Newindianexpress
  • Prabhu Chawla, Editorial Director of The New Indian Express, stated that yoga is the medium through which PM Modi has connected the world with India, supporting India's aspiration to become a global leader or 'Vishwa Guru'.Newindianexpress
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