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  • International Yoga Day 2024: PM Narendra Modi Leads The Celebrations From Srinagar | Top Updates |

    It’s the 10th International Yoga Day and led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the whole country is celebrating the ancient practice of yoga which originated in India. The celebration of course goes beyond the national boundaries with Yoga gaining popularity globally. Here are 10 LIVE updates on World Yoga Day 2024. 

    1. PM Narendra Modi led the way and performed Yoga at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Srinagar’s Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, on International Day of Yoga on Friday. The event was slightly delayed due to rains in Srinagar. Check out the video below:

     

    Interacting with the yoga practioners in Srinagar, J&K. Do watch. https://t.co/WCkPgtiSGx
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2024

    2. While addressing an event in Srinagar, the Prime Minister said that India’s proposal regarding the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations was supported by 177 nations. “Today, from the land of Kashmir, I congratulate everyone around the world on International Yoga Day! Ten years ago, I proposed the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations. India’s proposal was supported by 177 nations, which is a record in itself. In 2015, on Kartavyapath in Delhi, 35,000 people performed Yogasanas together,” he said.

    3. Talking about the global popularity of Yoga and how it has boosted the economy, PM Modi said, “In the last 10 years, the expansion of Yoga has changed the perception related to Yoga. Today, the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward. From Rishikesh and Kashi to Kerala, we can witness a new trend of Yoga Tourism emerging in India. People from all over the world are coming to India in pursuit of learning authentic yoga. Accordingly, sectors related to hospitality, tourism, apparel, etc. are booming from the huge inflow of people. This is creating new avenues for employment opportunities for youth.”

    4. At this momentous occasion, the Prime Minister spoke about the tremendous scope of yoga and how it has been embraced by people across age groups. He reminded the world of Charlotte Chopin, a 101-year-old woman Yoga teacher from France who was awarded the Padma Shri this year. PM Modi also said that the number of people doing yoga all over the world is constantly increasing. PM Modi also clicked selfies with yoga enthusiasts in Srinagar.

     

    Post Yoga selfies in Srinagar! Unparalled vibrancy here, at the Dal Lake. pic.twitter.com/G9yxoLUkpX
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2024

    5. Across the country, several yoga events are taking place. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar performed yoga with foreign diplomats in Delhi and said that “yoga has been a great bonding point for different cultures”. In Lucknow, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel led the Yoga Day celebrations. Many bureaucrats participated in the event. 

    6. Home Minister Amit Shah also took part in a yoga event in Gujarat.

     

    #WATCH | Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah performs Yoga in Ahmedabad, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. pic.twitter.com/auhToLN9cc
    — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024

    7. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come up with a unique initiative, ‘Yoga for Space’, to mark the International Day of Yoga 2024. Under this initiative, all scientists and officials of ISRO will perform Yoga together as per the Common Yoga Protocol guidelines.

    8. In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring June 21 as ‘International Day Of Yoga.’

    9. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, known for her fitness and amazing yoga videos, said that PM Narendra Modi was largely responsible for the global popularity of yoga. Talking to IANS, Shilpa told IANS, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a pivotal role in bringing yoga to the global stage. His efforts, including the establishment of International Yoga Day, have significantly increased worldwide awareness and appreciation of yoga’s benefits. This has inspired millions to embrace yoga, fostering a healthier and more balanced lifestyle globally.”

    10. This year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Self and Society’, emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony.

  • BJP’s minority cellular to organise Yoga Day celebrations in unrecognised madrassas

    Through PTI

    LUCKNOW/SAMBHAL: The Uttar Pradesh BJP’s minority cellular on Tuesday mentioned it will organise Yoga Day celebrations in loads of unrecognised madrassas within the state on Global Yoga Day on June 21.

    “The employees of the birthday party’s minority cellular will dangle Yoga Day celebrations in round 900 madrasas (within the state) the usage of their non-public contacts,” Kunwar Basit Ali, head of UP BJP’s minority cellular, informed PTI.

    To a question, Ali mentioned he used to be regarding unrecognised madrassas.

    Alternatively, Samajwadi Birthday party MP from Sambhal Shafiqur Rahman Barq has hostile the transfer, alleging that the BJP executive desires that the “madrassas will have to now not serve as in order that Muslim youngsters don’t get non secular schooling”.

    Chatting with newshounds in Sambhal, Barq mentioned, “Yoga is a great factor and now not a foul factor. Each particular person can do Yoga of their house. What’s the which means of (celebrating) Yoga Day (in madrassas)? “Madrassas aren’t a part of this (Yoga Day occasions), however are supposed to impart non secular schooling… ‘Taleem Divas’ (schooling day) will have to be celebrated within the madrassas,” he mentioned.

    More than a few Muslim our bodies previously have hostile the Yoga Day celebrations, announcing that the reciting of ‘shlokas’ all over Yoga interferes with core ideals of Islam.

    LUCKNOW/SAMBHAL: The Uttar Pradesh BJP’s minority cellular on Tuesday mentioned it will organise Yoga Day celebrations in loads of unrecognised madrassas within the state on Global Yoga Day on June 21.

    “The employees of the birthday party’s minority cellular will dangle Yoga Day celebrations in round 900 madrasas (within the state) the usage of their non-public contacts,” Kunwar Basit Ali, head of UP BJP’s minority cellular, informed PTI.

    To a question, Ali mentioned he used to be regarding unrecognised madrassas.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Alternatively, Samajwadi Birthday party MP from Sambhal Shafiqur Rahman Barq has hostile the transfer, alleging that the BJP executive desires that the “madrassas will have to now not serve as in order that Muslim youngsters don’t get non secular schooling”.

    Chatting with newshounds in Sambhal, Barq mentioned, “Yoga is a great factor and now not a foul factor. Each particular person can do Yoga of their house. What’s the which means of (celebrating) Yoga Day (in madrassas)? “Madrassas aren’t a part of this (Yoga Day occasions), however are supposed to impart non secular schooling… ‘Taleem Divas’ (schooling day) will have to be celebrated within the madrassas,” he mentioned.

    More than a few Muslim our bodies previously have hostile the Yoga Day celebrations, announcing that the reciting of ‘shlokas’ all over Yoga interferes with core ideals of Islam.

  • Pakistan government’s Yoga Day put up attracts ire from personal voters

    On June 21, folks celebrated World Yoga Day the world over. In this instance, efforts have been made to make folks conscious about the significance of yoga. Alongside the similar line, the Pakistan govt additionally shared a put up on microblogging web site Twitter which left many netizens from the rustic fuming.

    Taking to Twitter, Govt of Pakistan wrote that the “advantages of yoga supply each immediate gratification and lasting transformation. Within the health global, each are extraordinarily necessary. Yoga can alternate your bodily and psychological capability briefly whilst getting ready the thoughts and frame for long-term well being.”

    Some great benefits of yoga supply each immediate gratification and lasting transformation. Within the health global, each are extraordinarily necessary. Yoga can alternate your bodily and psychological capability briefly whilst getting ready the thoughts and frame for long-term well being. #YogaForHumanity2022 percent.twitter.com/eGCPZUyn5m

    — Govt of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 21, 2022

    Seeing this tweet, many Pakistani voters began criticizing the federal government.

    One netizen mentioned, “Following Indian PM Modi? Allow us to remind you that you’re the Govt of Pakistan albeit an imported one.”

    Following Indian PM Modi? Allow us to remind you that you’re the Govt of Pakistan albeit an imported one.

    — Qurat ul Ain Ismail (@QueenQuratulAin) June 21, 2022

    Any other netizen requested his govt to forestall selling ‘Indian tradition’.

    “I believe that is Indian taste of meditation, the federal government will have to now not follow these days. As Muslims, we have now personal techniques to meditate. Kindly take away this put up. On the public platform you might be selling Indian tradition and traditions or is that this a paid promotion. Nonsense, utterly absurd,” a consumer by way of the title of Professor Imran Albus mentioned.

    “Assume one thing for the deficient too.. In case you get time from all this,” mentioned Aisha Rathore, any other Twitter consumer.

    Gareb ok liye bhi kuch soch lijye .. agr apko time mily is sb se to !

    — Aisha Rathore (@AishaRathore12) June 21, 2022
    INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY HISTORY

    The concept that of the World Day of Yoga used to be first proposed by way of Top Minister Modi all through his speech on the UN Common Meeting (UNGA), on September 27, 2014. The United Countries Common Meeting on December 11, 2014, introduced that June 21 will probably be celebrated as World Yoga Day or International Yoga Day.

    Since 2015, World Yoga Day has been celebrated on June 21 international.

  • Yoga has received super recognition globally: PM Modi

    By way of PTI

    NEW DELHI: Forward of the 8th Global Yoga Day on June 21, Top Minister Narendra Modi mentioned on Monday that yoga has received super recognition globally.

    Other folks from other walks of existence together with leaders, CEOs, sportspersons and actors frequently follow yoga and discuss the way it has helped them, he mentioned in a tweet.

    Modi additionally posted a video which highlighted quite a lot of main points and advantages of the traditional Indian follow and likewise carried snippets of his remarks on the United International locations Normal Meeting in 2014. Due to this fact, June 21 used to be followed as Global Yoga Day.