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President, ministers lead the way on Yoga Day
June 21, 2021
The seventh International Yoga Day event is being celebrated in 190 countries across the globe and the theme for this year is 'Yoga for wellness'.
Take a look at our leaders taking to the yoga mats on this special day.
President Ram Nath Kovind performs yoga on the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Photograph: @rashtrapatibhvn/Twitter
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu performs Yoga in Delhi with his wife Usha to mark 7th International Day of Yoga. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
Kiren Rijiju shows off his flexibility and agility while doing yoga. Photograph: @KirenRijiju/Twitter
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari participates in the ‘Yoga An Indian Heritage’ Campaign at Nagpur. Photograph: @nitin_gadkari/Twitter
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan performs Yoga at Maharaja Agrasen Park. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged citizens to "make yoga a part of daily routine". Photograph: @ChouhanShivraj/Twitter
Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant practices Yoga, on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Photograph: ANI Photos
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