JAMMU/SRINAGAR/POONCH: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated International Yoga Day with enthusiasm at multiple locations across the Union Territory, with senior party leaders participating in yoga sessions and spreading awareness about the importance of adopting yoga as a way of life.

J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament Sat Sharma (CA), along with BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma, participated in a yoga programme organized at Trikuta Nagar, opposite the Reserve Bank of India branch, Jammu. The event witnessed the participation of BJP leaders, cell convenors, co-convenors, and activists from different walks of life.

Sat Sharma and Baldev Singh Billawaria also participated in a yoga session organized by the Vishwa Yoga Sansthan at Har Ki Pauri, Bahu Fort (Jammu). Sat Sharma, addressing the gathering, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the global stage and securing worldwide recognition for this ancient Indian tradition. He said that yoga has emerged as a powerful medium for promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic health across nations.

Yoga is India's priceless gift to humanity. Due to the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, International Yoga Day is now celebrated across the world. Every individual should make yoga a part of their daily routine to stay healthy, energetic, and free from illness, Sat Sharma said. He also appreciated the growing awareness among the youth and noted that young boys and girls are increasingly embracing yoga alongside sports and other fitness activities.

Baldev Singh Billawaria highlighted the numerous health benefits of yoga and urged people to practice it regularly to experience its full advantages. Ved Sharma appreciated all participants and organizers for making the programme successful. The yoga session was conducted by Sunil Lamba and his associates.

Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, along with BJP Vice-President Rajeev Charak, General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, Secretary Arif Raja, and District President Srinagar Adv. Sheikh Salman, participated in a yoga event at Municipal Park, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar.

Sunil Sharma emphasized that yoga is a powerful tool for achieving a healthy mind, body, and society. He said that regular yoga practice helps reduce stress, enhances concentration, and promotes a balanced lifestyle.

In another programme held at Shri Krishan Chander Park, Poonch, BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul performed yoga exercises along with BJYM State President Arun Prabhat Jamwal, District President Poonch Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, and former MLC Pradeep Sharma.

Ashok Koul said that yoga embodies India's timeless wisdom and serves as a bridge between physical wellness and inner peace. He called upon citizens to adopt yoga as a daily discipline for building a healthier and stronger nation.

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