Maharashtra CM Shinde Champions Daily Yoga Practice on International Yoga Day

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged citizens to integrate yoga into their everyday lives during an event marking the 10th International Day of Yoga. Emphasizing its global popularization by Prime Minister Modi and Baba Ramdev, Shinde was joined by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and civic commissioner Bhushan Gagrani.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has called on citizens to incorporate yoga into their daily routines. During an event at Marine Drive celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga, Shinde praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Baba Ramdev for bringing yoga to the global stage.

He remarked that yoga should be a part of everyone's life every day, not just on this commemorative occasion. The event was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and civic commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, organized by BJP leader Shaina NC.

The United Nations General Assembly designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in December 2014, following an initiative led by Prime Minister Modi.