"Make Yoga part of your life": Uttar Pradesh Dy CM Brajesh Pathak's appeal ahead of International Yoga Day
Lucknow, June 20
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday participated in a massive Yoga camp organised at Lucknow's KD Singh Babu Stadium, a day ahead of the International Day of Yoga, and urged people across the country to make Yoga a part of their daily lives.
Speaking to ANI, Pathak highlighted the benefits of Yoga and said that large numbers of people had assembled in the state capital in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to adopt Yoga for a healthy lifestyle.
"On the eve of International Day of Yoga, a large number of people of Lucknow have gathered here at KD Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow. On the clarion call of PM Narendra Modi, people are giving a message to the country to perform Yoga and be healthy. Yoga cleanses both mind and soul, and makes the body healthy. I appeal to the people of the country that everyone should make Yoga a part of their life," Pathak told ANI.
Commenting on Prime Minister Modi's visit to West Bengal, the Deputy Chief Minister said the state had extended its support to the Prime Minister and expressed confidence that people there would also participate in Yoga activities.
"West Bengal has given its blessings to PM Modi. PM is going there, West Bengal will do Yoga and be healthy," Pathak told ANI.
International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014.
The proposal was first put forward by Prime Minister Modi during his address to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014.
Since the first International Yoga Day was celebrated in 2015, India has led the global observance through the Ministry of AYUSH with support from state governments, Indian missions abroad and various international organisations.2026 marks the 12th year of International Yoga Day, according to the United Nations. This year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", emphasises that Yoga is for all age groups and can be a valuable practice for healthy ageing, helping people stay active, independent, and engaged.
As countries prepare for this year's celebrations, Indian missions across the world have been organising outreach programmes involving the Indian diaspora and local communities to promote awareness about Yoga and its benefits.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but I wish the government also focused on making yoga accessible to rural areas. Many villages don't have proper parks or trained instructors. Still, it's a positive step for urban centres like Lucknow. 🙏
International Yoga Day is one of India's greatest gifts to the world. PM Modi's push has made it a global movement. I just hope people don't treat it as a one-day event—regular practice is what truly helps. 👍
I've been doing yoga since my school days, and it really helped me during exams. But sometimes I feel the government uses these events for political mileage. Still, if it gets people moving, it's okay I guess. 😊
'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' is such a relevant theme this year. My grandmother does simple asanas daily and is still so active at 70! If more seniors take it up, it could reduce health issues in old age. 🙏🌟
While it's good to see leaders promoting yoga, I wonder if the same energy goes into improving healthcare infrastructure. Yoga is great, but people also need access to proper hospitals, especially in smaller towns. Just a thought. 🤔
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