Arunachal Pradesh Celebrates International Yoga Day with Statewide Events

International Yoga Day was celebrated across Arunachal Pradesh with participation from Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, and various ministers. The chief minister highlighted the benefits of yoga, urging citizens to practice for a healthier society.

International Yoga Day was celebrated across Arunachal Pradesh on Friday with notable participation from Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, and various other ministers. Events were organized in multiple districts, drawing widespread public interest.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the significance of incorporating yoga into daily life for a healthier society. 'By regularly practising yoga, a person can imbibe some very good qualities like courage which protects like a father, forgiveness as possessed by a mother, and mental peace which becomes a permanent friend,' Khandu posted on social media platform X after participating in a yoga session.

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein echoed similar sentiments from Namsai district, urging people to embrace the ancient art. 'In the midst of our busy lives, it's important to take a moment to connect with ourselves and find inner peace through yoga,' Mein communicated in a social media post. The day's events included a yoga session, a friendly volleyball match between Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police, and a plantation drive organized by the District Health Society Namsai.

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