Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday extended his best wishes on 11th International Yoga Day and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting yoga across the world.
Central Jail Superintendent Alka Sonkar stated that program was organised taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission of 'Yoga for One Earth, One health.'
BJP MP from Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in promoting yoga globally, starting with the proposal for International Yoga Day in 2014 at the United Nations.
He further stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address from Andhra Pradesh on Yoga Day has acknowledged India's tradition and knowledge of Yoga.
While celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga on Saturday, Tamil actress and BJP leader Namitha vowed to practice yoga regularly and encouraged others to do the same.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the worldwide recognition and celebration of 11th International Day of Yoga, saying the day has attained global prominence due to the PM's initiative at the United Nations a decade ago.
Addressing the gathering, CM Dhami said, "I am delighted that on International Day of Yoga today, we are blessed with the presence of all of you (foreign delegates and guests). Your graceful presence has provided a global reputation to this event."
Indian nationals, evacuated from war-torn Iran, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Government as they arrived at Delhi Airport on a special flight from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, in the early hours of Saturday.
Former India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal extended wishes to all the citizens of the country on the occasion of International Yoga Day and said that everyone should make Yoga part of their daily life.
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying that despite promises of a "Make in India" factory boom, manufacturing in the country is at a record low and youth unemployment is very high.