Caked in mud, BJP MP Jaunapuria performs Yoga in ring of fire on International Yoga Day

BJP MP from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria performed Yoga on Sunday, June 21, on occasion of sixth International Yoga Day. BJP MP drenched in mud formed a circle with fire and performed Yoga within that circle. 

Meanwhile, due to current COVID-19 pandemic situation, this year,  day has been celebrated at home or indoors. According to United Nations Organization, me for 2020 is ''Yoga for Health Yoga at Home''. 

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PM Modi addresses Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Nation on Sunday virtually, on occasion of sixth International Yoga Day. Extending his greetings during address, he said that it is a "day of solidarity and universal brorhood." According to him, "Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet." He also stressed on  benefits of Yoga as he elaborated on me 'Yoga at home, Yoga with family'. According to PM Modi, this year's Yoga Day me is to stay away from social garings owing to dangers of COVID pandemic and urged citizens to perform yoga from home with ir family.

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international Yoga is celebrated every year on June 21 in order to spread awareness about significance and benefits of Yoga. It was first suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his United National General Assembly (UNGA) speech in 2014. Followed by propositions, UNGA drafted a resolution that was titled 'International Yoga Day' on October 14, 2014.

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(With ANI Inputs)