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PRESIDENT OF INDIA PARTICIPATES IN A MASS YOGA DEMONSTRATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY AT JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESH
Celebrating the Essence of Yoga on the Global Stage
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 21 Jun 2026 · 1 min
On International Yoga Day, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, participated in a mass yoga demonstration at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The President congratulated yoga practitioners worldwide, celebrating yoga as an invaluable gift to humanity.
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Significance of Yoga in Global Context
The importance of International Yoga Day aligns with India's soft power and cultural diplomacy, recognizing yoga as a tool for health and unity worldwide.
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