Former President Pranab Mukherjee lists benefits of Yoga, PM Narendra Modi says 'it is a matter of pride'. Read here

Former President Pranab Mukherjee celebrated  occasion of International Yoga Day on Friday at Iyengar Yoga Centre in New Delhi. Taking to Twitter, he shared his belief saying that it is only perhaps Yoga that can provide a complete answer to a person's physical, mental, moral and spiritual well being in a holistic manner. 

Responding to Pranab Mukherjee's words of wisdom on benefits of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is "wonderfully expressed by Pranab da". He furr ded that it is a matter of pride for entire nation that an eminent statesman like Pranab Mukhejee enriched Yoga Day celebrations with his blessings and participation. 

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Marking 5th International Yoga Day, PM Modi performed Yoga with around 40,000 enthusiasts at Prabhat Tara ground on Friday. Talking about importance of Yoga, he said that everybody should practice ancient Indian discipline lifelong. Jharkhand capital was selected as venue for main event for day. Or than that, several or programs were organized across country to mark day are were led by Union ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.

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