Agartala, June 21: With an appeal to everyone to make Yoga a part of daily routine for a healthy life on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday participated in the state-level Yoga session organized by the state government at international exhibition hall, Hapania.

Dr. Saha said, Yoga has gained global recognition, understanding and appreciation due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Chief Minister said, Yoga is rooted in ancient Indian tradition; it keeps our body and mind healthy. This year, the theme for International Yoga Day is "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".

The Chief Minister along with BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee first participated at a Yoga event which was organized by BJP Tripura Pradesh at NSRCC Hall in Agartala and encouraged all to practice Yoga regularly.

Later, the Chief Minister along with Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Tinku Roy, Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul, local MLA Mina Rani Sarkar, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, other officials, Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, students and force personnel joined the state-level International Yoga Day event at Hapania.

"Today, we are observing the state-level International Yoga Day. This year, the theme for International Yoga Day is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which reflects PM Narendra Modi Ji’s vision for wellness of the people across the world as one family, he said.

The Chief Minister said, the credit for the global observance of International Day of Yoga goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was on December 11, 2014, the Prime Minister during his address at the United Nations General Assembly called for the declaration of June 21st as International Yoga Day. Since then, the day is observed as International Day of Yoga every year.

The Chief Minister emphasized that many individuals, particularly the younger generation, are unaware of the numerous benefits of Yoga. He emphasized on the significance of Yoga as a tradition of India and as a medium to self-discovery.

"The new generation, engrossed in mobile phones and laptops, is often unaware of the benefits of Yoga which is very important for them as it will keep their body and mind healthy. Yoga is an integral part of our Indian heritage. It helps us to understand ourselves and discover our true potential. While we may be occupied with work, it is not difficult to incorporate Yoga into our daily routine. It is essential for all of us to practice Yoga every day, not just today, for the sake of our own well-being. Regular Yoga practice can help prevent various diseases such as diabetes, heart problems, and more. We must strive to keep ourselves fit," Dr. Saha said.

In his address at the event, the Chief Minister hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leading India in a new direction.

"When Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposes something new, the people across the country wholeheartedly accept it. Through Yoga, people worldwide have come to appreciate and understand the rich art, culture and traditions of India. We take pride in the fact that India is progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Chief Minister said.