The world joined India in celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasizing the theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society,’ Modi addressed the benefits of yoga for individual and collective well-being, highlighting its global adoption and potential to attract tourism to the region. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, performing yoga with Army Chief General Manoj Pande in Mathura, echoed the sentiment, advocating yoga over medicine for various health issues. Union Health Minister J P Nadda urged citizens to incorporate yoga into their daily lives, aligning with the United Nations’ recognition of the practice while Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel celebrated at the Indo-Pak border and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh. The event was marked by various activities, including a yoga tech challenge and a yoga for life quiz, and saw participation from esteemed ministers and officials across the country. Celebrations extended worldwide, with events reported in places like New York’s Times Square and widespread participation in Karnataka. The day’s events were covered by multiple news outlets and showcased on the ABP News Network, highlighting the universal appeal of yoga and India’s role in promoting it globally.
Key points
- PM Narendra Modi led the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar, promoting yoga as a tool for global good.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the health benefits of yoga in Mathura, advocating its practice over medication.
- Yoga events were held worldwide, including significant gatherings in New York’s Times Square and at the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat.
- The theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ underscored the impact of yoga on health and wellness, resonating with participants globally.
