Vice-President Calls Upon Citizens to Make Yoga a Way of Life

The Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, today participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations held in Leh, Ladakh, and called upon citizens to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives for a healthier, happier and more peaceful society.

Addressing the gathering amidst the majestic Himalayan landscape of Ladakh, the Vice-President said that yoga is much more than a form of physical exercise and represents an ancient gift from Bharat to humanity. He noted that through years of meditation, austerity and spiritual inquiry, India’s sages developed a holistic system that nurtures the body, calms the mind and elevates the soul.

The Vice-President highlighted that the global recognition of yoga received renewed momentum under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, whose call at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 led to the adoption of 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations with the support of over 175 member nations.(UPDATED ON 21ST JUNE 2026)