IEP Chandigarh, June 21
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala called upon the citizens to embrace yoga to keep body and mind healthy. Let us all take a pledge to take yoga forward by adopting it for the improvement of lifestyle and mindfulness, he added.Deputy CM was addressing yoga practitioners as Chief Guest in the programme organized in Panchkula on the occasion of International Yoga Day today. Minister of State for Printing and Stationery Sardar Sandeep Singh was also present.While congratulating the people of Panchkula on International Yoga Day, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that since 2015, continuous programmes are being organized to mark International Yoga Day. Referring to today’s live telecast message of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, said that at present work is being done to promote yoga even in remote areas.Describing yoga as extremely beneficial for mental balance, he said that today Yoga Day programs are being organized in about 177 countries around the world. The Indian yoga system has been adopted around the world. Presently, it is advised all around the world that situations of extreme stress may be prevented by incorporating yoga into daily life.Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister also practiced yoga asanas along with thousands of people present in the programme.Minister of State for Printing and Stationery Sardar Sandeep Singh also highlighted the importance of Yoga in his address and congratulated the organizers for organizing such a grand event to mark International Yoga Day.Additional Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, on behalf of the district administration, welcomed the Chief Guest and all other guests.
