Andhra Pradesh CM Praises PM Modi for Global Yoga Movement
Celebrating International Day of Yoga
Visakhapatnam, June 21: Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a visionary for his role in promoting Yoga as a worldwide wellness initiative.
During the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, Naidu highlighted the global acknowledgment of this day since the United Nations adopted it. He attributed the widespread impact to PM Modi's leadership, noting that Yoga Day is now observed at over 1.2 million locations across 175 nations, engaging around 100 million participants globally.
At the event, Naidu joined the Prime Minister, various ministers, and the Governor in performing the Common Yoga Protocol.
He commended PM Modi for popularizing yoga not just in India but around the globe.
“Yoga transcends nationality, region, religion, and language. It fosters a union of body, mind, and spirit, contributing to physical and mental health, stress relief, immunity enhancement, self-confidence, personal growth, mindfulness, inner peace, and overall well-being. This promotes peace and reduces violence,” Naidu stated.
He also mentioned that advancements in technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, have made yoga more accessible and inclusive.
Naidu expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for allowing Andhra Pradesh to host this historic event, which saw over 300,000 participants in a yoga session spanning 28 kilometers from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram.
He shared that during the month-long 'Yogandhra' campaign, more than 144,000 yoga instructors were trained, with over 21.7 million participants registered at 140,000 locations. Additionally, 17 million certificates are being distributed.
Naidu announced that 22,122 tribal students set a Guinness World Record by performing 'surya namaskar' simultaneously in Visakhapatnam.
He expressed enthusiasm for upcoming global yoga competitions, including the Yoga Super League scheduled for September.
Naidu urged the Prime Minister to advocate for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and ultimately the Olympic Games, emphasizing that the PM has the potential to set new records and make history.
“Yoga has gained significant momentum. We must integrate it into our daily lives,” he encouraged, urging the youth to dedicate an hour each day to yoga practice.
“Yoga should not only be viewed as exercise but as a powerful means to enhance focus, discipline, and creativity in our fast-paced digital world. With consistent practice, you will witness remarkable changes in your life,” he added.
Naidu reiterated that a healthy, prosperous, and joyful Andhra Pradesh aligns with the vision of a developed Bharat.
He acknowledged PM Modi's efforts in revitalizing Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda, while also promoting green energy, cleanliness, and natural farming. His vision extends beyond a healthy global community to encompass a healthy planet.