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Motto of Yoga is peace, prosperity, harmony: Modi

PM Modi led the International Yoga Day celebrations from Ranchi. He stressed the need for research in Yoga so that the world could be up to about its benefit. The theme for 5th International Day is 'Health Care'.

PM Modi leads International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

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Published : Jun 21, 2019, 7:20 AM IST

Updated : Jun 21, 2019, 9:26 AM IST

Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the motto of Yoga is to promote peace, prosperity and harmony.

“Yoga has always been associated with peace and harmony. I thank people for adopting Yoga. I urge people to embrace it,” Modi said while addressing over 30,000 people who gathered at Prabhat Tara ground at Ranchi to participate in the fifth World Yoga Day celebration with the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi
Modi spoke English for a few minutes to reach out to the global audience.Saying “Yoga is beyond caste, religion, region and any boundaries”, the Prime Minister added, “There is a solution to alcoholism and diabetes in Yoga”.
NaMo performs yoga at Ranchi
He stressed the need for research in Yoga so that the world could be updated about its benefits. He also expressed concern about the rising heart-related problems among the youth in the country.“This year, Yoga’s theme is Heart Care. There has been a manifold increase in the heart-related problems in the country, particularly among the young generation. Yoga should be adopted as a preventive measure,” Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga day from Ranchi.

Also read: International Yoga Day: All about the ancient Indian practice

Last Updated : Jun 21, 2019, 9:26 AM IST

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