Ministers start 25-day countdown to Yoga Day

Hyderabad: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Sarbananda Sonowal, along with several celebrities attended the Yoga session at Parade grounds on Saturday. The Union Ministers launched the session as part of 25 day of countdown to the world Yoga celebrations to be held on June 21.

The ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ witnessed the participation of large number of enthusiasts. The event – was organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush was held to commemorate 25 days to the International Day of Yoga.

Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minster of State for Ayush Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai also celebrities from the city such as Padma Bhushan awardee and noted Badminton player and coach Pullela Gopichand; cine actors Srileela, Vishwak Sen, Krishan Chaitanya among other dignitaries were also present.

Speaking on the occasion Kishan Reddy said Yoga was playing a key role in leading a happy and successful life for everyone.