Yoga Day observed with a call to get vaccinated

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 21 : The State unit of the BJP took Manipur to the stage of the 7th International Yoga Day at its office headquarters at Nityaipat Chuthek today.
The genesis of the International Yoga Day can be traced to the resolution taken by the United Nations on December 11, 2014 to observe June 21 every year as the International Yoga Day. Since then, the day has been observed at the international level from 2015.
Led by Chief Minister N Biren, the day was observed with BJP spokesperson and in charge of Manipur, Sambit Patra, Works Minister Th Biswajit, well known international boxer L Sarita and other BJP leaders.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that though Yoga was initially identified with India, the United Nations stepped in and gave it an international identity by declaring June 21 as International National Yoga Day on December 11, 2014.
The day is not only a notable achievement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is also a day of pride for India and added that the essence of Yoga has become all that more important during the global pandemic.
Stating that practising Yoga can help during the global pandemic, the Chief Minister said the essence of Yoga which include strengthening the immune system, ensuring physical and mental well being, habit of consuming nutritious food are all part and parcel of Yoga.
“We may not be able to practise Yoga everyday given the hectic lifestyle of today, but it is important that everyone practices it at least 3/4 times a week,” exhorted the Chief Minister.
Noting that the daily number of positive cases seem to be going down with death count now coming in single digit, the Chief Minister urged all BJP workers to continue distributing food, medicines and other necessities to the needy people during the pandemic.
Urging all to follow the call of the Prime Minister on the day, the Chief Minister underlined the importance of wearing the face mask at all times and to get vaccinated when one's turn comes.
The Chief Minister also noted the determination and the efforts taken by the Prime Minister to deal with the Covid pandemic and added that this is something which has been internationally recognised.
International boxer L Sarita called upon all to always wear a face mask, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated when one's turn comes.