PM Modi Reflects On Yoga’s Global Journey, Says ‘It Reminds Me Of Many Things’ News24 –
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 21, addressed the Yoga celebrations gathering in Vishakapatnam on the 11th International Yoga Day. Speaking on the significance of the day, he highlighted the global embrace, stating, “Today, the entire world is performing Yoga. Yoga simply means to add, and it is an immense pleasure to see how Yoga has connected the entire world.” Meanwhile, he also extended his greetings to nearly 3 lakh people present in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh.
PM Modi called the event a moment of global unity. He said, “In the last one decade, when I see the journey of Yoga, it reminds me of many things. The day India put forth a resolution in the UNGA – to recognise June 21 as International Yoga Day- and in a very short time, 175 countries of the world stood with our country. This unity and support in today’s world is not a normal incident.”
#WATCH | Visakhapatnam | #InternationalDayofYoga2025 | PM Narendra Modi says, “In the last one decade, when I see the journey of Yoga, it reminds me of many things. The day India put forth a resolution in the UNGA – to recognise June 21 as International Yoga Day- and in a very… pic.twitter.com/y6NCMFEdvK
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2025
PM Modi also highlighted the role of Yoga during difficult times, stating, “Unfortunately, today the entire world is going through some tension, unrest, and instability have been increasing in many regions. In such times, Yoga gives us the direction of peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, balance, and become whole again.”
#WATCH | Visakhapatnam | #InternationalDayofYoga2025 | PM Narendra Modi says, “Unfortunately, today the entire world is going through some tension, unrest, and instability have been increasing in many regions. In such times, Yoga gives us the direction of peace. Yoga is the pause… pic.twitter.com/uvEzNViEPV
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2025
The Prime Minister said that he feels proud to watch the Divyang students studying Yoga Shastras in Braille. He said, “Scientists practice Yoga in space. Young friends participate in the Yoga Olympiads in villages. An excellent yoga program is being performed on all these Navy ships. Be it the stairs of the Opera House, the peak of Everest, or the sea’s expanse – the same message comes from everywhere. Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, background, and ability.”
#WATCH | Visakhapatnam | #InternationalDayofYoga2025 | PM Narendra Modi says, “I feel proud when I see that our Divyang friends study Yoga Shastras in Braille. Scientists practice Yoga in space. Young friends participate in the Yoga Olympiads in villages. An excellent yoga… pic.twitter.com/EfKMgk7aO8
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2025
PM Modi was felicitated by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu in Vishakapatnam today. He arrived there to attend today’s mega demonstration on Friday evening. During the event, CM Naidu announced that the Yoga Super League is beginning in September. Meanwhile, he urged the Prime Minister to use his offices to include Yoga in the Commonwealth Games, regular Asian Games, and Olympic Games…”
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