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.
"We are proud because the Prime Minister created a movement and for the last 11 years he was driving this movement from the front and we are very lucky that this time he gave Andhra Pradesh the opportunity to showcase our talent," Minister Lokesh told ANI in Visakhapatnam.
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.
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.
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.
"On the occasion of International Yoga Day, I extend best wishes to everyone. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the entire country and the world are celebrating. Additionally, today is also the longest day of the year and from now onwards the duration of night hours will
He emphasised the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life for better health and well-being and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in popularising yoga globally, saying it has become a widely celebrated practice worldwide.
"Yoga is universal in nature. Yoga connects the mind and the body. This is something which belongs to the entire humanity. It was confined to India, but our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took it to the whole world. Now it is for the world, and the world is accepting it," Governor Bose told
"Prime Minister Modi has promoted yoga all over the world. Due to Prime Minister Modi's efforts, the United Nations declared 21 June as International Yoga Day," Karandlaje said speaking to the media.