Gujarat Dy CM joins HM Amit Shah for Yoga Day session in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, June 21
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi joined Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in a mass yoga session at Prahladnagar Garden in Ahmedabad on Sunday as part of the celebrations marking the 12th International Yoga Day.
The event was held alongside Yoga Day observances taking place across India and around the world. Sanghavi participated in the collective yoga programme with HM Shah and hundreds of citizens who gathered at the venue to perform various yoga asanas.
The session focused on promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and healthy living through regular yoga practice.
Participants, including public representatives, students, young people and yoga enthusiasts, took part in the exercises during the morning programme.
Sanghavi joined HM Shah and other attendees in the yoga session, which formed part of a wider series of events organised across Gujarat to commemorate the annual observance.
"A Step Towards a Healthy Body, a Peaceful Mind, and a Strong Nation - Yoga," Sanghavi wrote on his X handle.
The programme reflected the growing participation in Yoga Day activities across the state, where collective yoga sessions were held at multiple locations.
The event was also attended by Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Deputy Mayor Anju Shah, Devang Dani and other civic representatives.
A large number of residents from different age groups participated in the programme, highlighting the continued popularity of yoga as a means of maintaining physical and mental health.
International Yoga Day, observed annually on June 21, promotes awareness of yoga and its role in supporting overall well-being.
This year's observance was centred on the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", emphasising the importance of yoga in fostering lifelong health and wellness.
The Ahmedabad programme was among the key Yoga Day events held in Gujarat, bringing together elected representatives, civic leaders and members of the public in a collective demonstration of yoga practice.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the enthusiasm, I hope these events aren't just photo ops. Real yoga benefits come from consistent practice, not just one day. But still, good that they're promoting healthy living among citizens. 👏
Yoga is our ancient heritage, and seeing people from all age groups participate makes me proud. But I hope the focus remains on actual health benefits rather than just political attendance. Yoga is for everyone, beyond parties. 🙏
It's wonderful that the government is promoting yoga so actively. As someone who practices daily, I can vouch for its benefits. The event in Ahmedabad seems well-organized. Keep it up Gujarat! 🌸
Nice to see leaders doing yoga together. But why do these events always have so much political VIP presence? Shouldn't it be more about common people and less about photo opportunities? Just saying... 🤔
International Yoga Day is a great initiative by our PM. The fact that people of all ages are joining shows how deeply yoga is rooted in our culture. Kudos to the organizers in Ahmedabad! 🇮🇳
Yoga is the true soft power of India, no doubt. But I
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