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President, ministers lead the way on Yoga Day

Last updated on: June 21, 2021 09:15 IST

The seventh International Yoga Day event is being celebrated in 190 countries across the globe and the theme for this year is 'Yoga for wellness'.

Take a look at our leaders taking to the yoga mats on this special day.

President Ram Nath Kovind performs yoga on the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Photograph: @rashtrapatibhvn/Twitter
 

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu performs Yoga in Delhi with his wife Usha to mark 7th International Day of Yoga. Photograph: ANI/Twitter

Kiren Rijiju shows off his flexibility and agility while doing yoga. Photograph: @KirenRijiju/Twitter

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari participates in the ‘Yoga An Indian Heritage’ Campaign at Nagpur. Photograph: @nitin_gadkari/Twitter

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan performs Yoga at Maharaja Agrasen Park. Photograph: ANI/Twitter

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged citizens to "make yoga a part of daily routine". Photograph: @ChouhanShivraj/Twitter

Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant practices Yoga, on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Photograph: ANI Photos
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