International Yoga Day: Andhra Pradesh CM reviews arrangements; Vizag to host 5 lakh people

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the arrangements for the International Yoga Day celebrations to be held on June 21 at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam. Later, he held a review meeting with officials and public representatives.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that all arrangements are in place for the International Yoga Day celebrations to be held on June 21 at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam.

He noted that Visakhapatnam is set to host this grand event, with 5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location. The Chief Minister inspected the arrangements at the main stage being prepared for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on RK Beach Road and gave several suggestions to the officials. He also visited the Andhra University College Ground to assess preparations there. A review meeting was later held at Novotel with officials, alliance public representatives, and leaders.

“Visakhapatnam has always been my favorite city. It’s home to peaceful, positive-minded people who support good initiatives. I stayed here for a week during Cyclone Hudhud. I called on the people to stand united and face the disaster with composure. I urged them to follow some guidelines until normalcy was restored, and everyone complied. Even during Diwali, with trees felled by strong winds posing fire risks, I requested people not to burst crackers. They followed with discipline and social responsibility,” he said.

He added that this will be the largest and most significant event so far. Yoga will be a game-changer in the health sector. We are considering a mock event on June 20. We will announce the Visakhapatnam Yoga Day Declaration, which will detail what the central and state governments can do, Naidu said.

He also added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi identified Visakhapatnam as an ideal venue for the 11th International Yoga Day and expressed confidence in their ability to organize it successfully. PM Modi has worked to popularize yoga globally. On the 21st, arrangements are being made from RK Beach to Bhogapuram for public participation.

“It is our fortune to host such a global event in a beautiful city. Yoga must become a part of everyone’s future. In today’s fast-paced technological world, yoga is a solution to anxiety, stress, and health issues. Under the theme of 'YogAndhra', we are conducting month-long activities across the state. This is unprecedented. On the 21st, yoga events will be held at 1 lakh locations across Andhra Pradesh, with 2 crore people participating. Already, 2.17 crore people have registered. We will issue certificates to 25 lakh participants. We’re attempting a Guinness World Record – and we will achieve it,” he added.