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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a mass yoga session with soldiers at the Northern Command in Udhampur, emphasizing its benefits for stress relief. He credited PM Modi for making yoga a global movement during his address. Similar events were held across J&K, with officials and civilians participating enthusiastically. The Army and CAPFs also organized sessions at various locations to promote holistic health.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Leads Yoga Day With Army at Northern Command Udhampur

  • Rajnath Singh performs yoga with 2,500 soldiers in Udhampur
  • Credits PM Modi for global yoga push
  • Events held across J&K districts with officials and citizens
  • Army, CAPFs join nationwide wellness initiative
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leads IDY celebrations at Northern Command HQs in J&K

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joins 2,500 soldiers in IDY celebrations at J&K’s Northern Command, praising yoga’s role in mental and physical wellness.

"Yoga gives clarity to the people in chaos. It is an art, a science, a philosophy, and spirituality. – Rajnath Singh"

Srinagar/Jammu, June 21

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday led the celebrations on the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Northern Command in Udhampur town of Jammu and Kashmir.

Defence Minister Singh led the Armed Forces in celebrating the 11th IDY by performing various asanas and breathing exercises with approximately 2,500 soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday.

In his address, he credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for popularising yoga globally and highlighted that the practice provides a holistic approach to health and well-being.

He termed yoga as a universal solution to the problems faced by people in today’s fast-paced world such as stress, anxiety and depression.

“Yoga gives clarity to the people in chaos. It is an art, a science, a philosophy, and spirituality. Those who practice yoga in their daily lives have control over their body and mind. It makes us proactive, not reactive”, the Defence Minister said.

IDY was also observed across J&K on Saturday at other places as hundreds of health enthusiasts came out in large numbers to participate in the event.

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo led the main yoga exercise function, which was joined by senior bureaucrats and others in Srinagar city.

Similar functions led by deputy commissioners were held in Ganderbal, Baramulla, Budgam, Bandipora, Kupwara, Kulgam, Pulwama, Anantnag and Shopian districts.

Not only government officials, but common citizens turned out in encouraging numbers to join the functions.

Police and CAPFs at various permanent and makeshift headquarters and camps held Yoga Day celebrations by joining the exercises aimed at improving both mental and physical health.

Army soldiers led by Commanding Officers took part in IDY celebrations at corps headquarters in Nagrota and Srinagar, at divisional, brigade, battalion and company levels throughout the UT.

People came out in various parks at different places in the UT to voluntarily become part of the country’s commitment to better physical and mental health.

People of different age groups ranging from teenagers, youth to the elderly expressed their faith in the Yoga Asanas and breathing exercises as a guiding principle to better national health.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great to see our soldiers embracing yoga! It's not just about physical fitness but mental strength too - something our brave jawans need in tough border postings. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #YogaForSoldiers
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the yoga initiative, I wish the same enthusiasm was shown in improving healthcare infrastructure in J&K. Our soldiers deserve proper medical facilities along with yoga sessions.
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Amit S.
Yoga at Northern Command sends a strong message to our neighbors - India's defense is strong both physically and mentally. Our soldiers practicing yoga in J&K shows our cultural roots in the region. 👏
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Sunita R.
Wonderful to see common citizens participating too! Yoga truly unites us beyond religion or region. Hope this brings more peace and harmony in J&K. #YogaForPeace
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Vikram J.
Rajnath Singh ji is right - yoga gives clarity in chaos. Our soldiers facing daily challenges at LoC need this ancient wisdom. Maybe we should teach yoga at all military academies as part of training!
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Neha P.
The participation across all districts is heartwarming. Shows how J&K is embracing Indian traditions despite attempts to create divisions. Yoga day celebrations are becoming bigger each year! 🧘‍♀️

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