PM Modi hails people of Andhra Pradesh for state’s Guinness record for yoga event

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New Delhi, June 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday complimented the people of Andhra Pradesh for the way they strengthened the movement to make yoga a part of life after the state set a Guinness record for hosting the world’s largest yoga session in Visakhapatnam.

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Lakhs of people, including Navy personnel aboard warships, participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 along the R K Beach in Vizag that was led by Prime Minister Modi.

Guinness World Records said the event showcased the state’s commitment to wellness and traditional practices on a global platform.

Congratulating the people, Modi took to X to say, “Yoga brings people together, once again! Compliments to the people of Andhra Pradesh for the manner in which they have strengthened the movement to make Yoga a part of their lives.”

“The #Yogandhra initiative and the programme in Visakhapatnam, which I also took part in, will always motivate several people towards good health and well-being,” he said in a post on X.

Earlier on Sunday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu thanked the people of the state after it entered the Guinness World Records.

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The Guinness World Records in a post on X on International Yoga Day said, “Today an incredible 3,00,105 participants took part in the largest yoga lesson ever, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India — organised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to celebrate International Day of Yoga.” (PTI)

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