Assam marked the International Yoga Day with sessions across the state, with Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma participating at Dhubri district, along with people from all walks of life.
Taking To Twitter CM Sarma wrote, “अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस, धुबरी , असम #InternationalYogaDay“
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 21, 2023
📍धुबरी , असम#InternationalYogaDay pic.twitter.com/79NXGkkL4U
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the country on Wednesday on the occasion of International Yoga Day saying India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace, and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions and resistances through yoga.
“Yoga strengthens such feelings, expands the inner vision, and connects us with that consciousness which makes us feel the unity of the living being giving a basis of love for the living being,” the PM said.
Later in the day, Modi, who is on a 3-day state visit to the US, is slated to perform yoga at the United Nations Headquarters with the UN leadership.
The UN proclaimed June 21 as International Day of Yoga by passing a resolution on December 11, 2014 during the 69th session of the General Assembly. At the session, PM Modi had said, “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition…. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”
