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India's Leaders Mark International Yoga Day with Mass Sessions
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🗓 22 Jun 2026, 05:31 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation's observance of International Yoga Day, participating in a mass yoga session in Kolkata. The event saw widespread participation from political leaders across various states.
International Yoga Day was celebrated across India with prominent political figures engaging in yoga sessions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a large-scale yoga demonstration in Kolkata, highlighting the significance of the ancient practice.
Across the country, leaders embraced the occasion. President Droupadi Murmu was in Jabalpur for the celebrations, while chief ministers from states including Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh also took part in various events. The day's activities included mass yoga sessions and outreach through social media.
The nationwide observance underscored efforts to integrate yoga into daily life, with policy discussions also reportedly part of the day's agenda, aiming to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle among citizens.
Across the country, leaders embraced the occasion. President Droupadi Murmu was in Jabalpur for the celebrations, while chief ministers from states including Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh also took part in various events. The day's activities included mass yoga sessions and outreach through social media.
The nationwide observance underscored efforts to integrate yoga into daily life, with policy discussions also reportedly part of the day's agenda, aiming to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle among citizens.