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NEW DELHI: The International Yoga Day was celebrated with pomp and show across parts of India on June 21. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “Joined the Diplomatic Corps at New Delhi to celebrate the International Day of Yoga. As PM Narendra Modi highlighted, we must strive to make yoga a part of our lives, part of our families, and a part of our coming generations.”
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Norway’s Ambassador to India May Elin-Stener and others also performed yoga.
In a video message posted on X, May Elin-Stener extended wishes to people on International Day of Yoga.
“Happy Yoga Day from Norway to India. This is a day that celebrates health, well-being and balance. Which is your favorite asana?,” May Elin-Stener posted on X.
While sharing the video message on X, she wrote, “Happy International Day of Yoga from Norway to India! Thank you MEA India and Dr S Jaishankar for sharing this beautiful gift from India with us today.”
Yoga Day was celebrated in Press Enclave, Saket with much fanfare. The residents of the colony led by the RWA President Ajay Sood performed a very intensive round of yoga. Also present on the occasion was former international badminton player Sindhu Gulati Marwah who also showed her expertise in yoga.
Srinagar also celebrated Yoga Day with various yoga sessions across the city. People were seen exercising on yoga mats.
