Shinde's 'Bada Yoga': A Political Flex on International Yoga Day

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde marked International Yoga Day with a political jab, citing his 2022 Shiv Sena split as a transformative 'big yoga' that reshaped state politics. This pivotal move, according to Shinde, brought stability and development, crediting PM Modi's influence on both the political and global yoga stage.

In a politically charged commemoration of International Yoga Day, Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, compared his pivotal 2022 revolt against the Shiv Sena with a significant 'bada Yoga,' implying it altered the state's political landscape.

Shinde reminisced about the dramatic shift on June 21 when his faction's split directed a new political trajectory, crediting his government with fostering stability and development in Maharashtra.

Lauding Prime Minister Modi for promoting yoga internationally, Shinde noted the theme of "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," linked to global wellness and highlighting India's commitment to interconnectivity between human and planetary health.

(With inputs from agencies.)