Yoga India’s gift to humanity, says LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, June 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Sunday said yoga is India’s gift to humanity and has emerged as a global movement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the observance of International Yoga Day at the United Nations.
Addressing a Yoga Day event at the Municipal Park in Srinagar, Sharma said yoga helps individuals lead healthier lives and contributes to the well-being of society and the nation.
“Yoga is a mantra given by India to humanity through which a person can improve his life and help build a healthy society and country,” he said.
Sharma said the proposal moved by Prime Minister Modi at the United Nations received widespread international support and was accepted by countries across the world.
“The acceptance of Yoga Day by nations around the globe reflects India’s strength and its contribution to the world,” he said.
Extending greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion, Sharma urged citizens to make yoga a part of their daily routine.
“Everyone should practise yoga and work towards making their lives and surroundings healthy,” he said.
The BJP leader said changing lifestyles, food habits and other modern-day challenges have increased the need for practices that promote physical and mental well-being.
“If there is one source of hope that can help people maintain a healthy life amid today’s lifestyle challenges, it is yoga,” he said.
Sharma also congratulated Prime Minister Modi for popularising yoga globally and making it a part of everyday life for people across countries. (KNS)
