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Union Minister Sonowal expresses deep gratitude to PM Modi as he adorns Assam's Gamosa

Union Minister Sonowal expresses deep gratitude to PM Modi as he adorns Assam's Gamosa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his deepest gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for adorning Assam's 'Gamosa' during the International Day of Yoga event in Srinagar.

Sonowal took to his official X handle and said, "Associated with this beloved Gamosa is the spiritual devotion and solidarity of the devout masses of Krishnaguru Sevashram," said the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterway.

"On behalf of the people of Assam as well as the devotees of Krishnaguru Sevashram, I express my deep gratitude to Modi ji for once again showing his love and affection for the Gamosa," he added.

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PM Modi was seen wearing a 'Gamosa' during the 10th International Day of Yoga event at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Friday (June 21) morning.

Sonowal also marked the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day by performing Yoga at Tinsukia, Assam.

"Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the people of the world have adopted Yoga. This is a big achievement for the people of India. This is an ancient culture of the country. If people make Yoga a part of their lives then not only they will stay healthy but also spread morals in society. The solutions that PM Modi has given through Yoga to protect themselves from diseases are a big contribution to humanity. We will work to inculcate yoga among the youth," he said.

PM Modi says world seeing new Yoga economy going forward

PM Modi on Friday (June 21) led celebrations for the International Day of Yoga 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.

This was the prime minister's first trip to J&K since assuming office for his third consecutive term.

Addressing the event, Modi said that in the last decade, the expansion of Yoga has changed the perception related to it. "Today, the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward. In India, from Rishikesh and Kashi to Kerala, a new connection of Yoga tourism is being seen," the prime minister said.

"Tourists from across the world are coming to India because they want to learn authentic Yoga in India...People are even keeping personal Yoga trainers for their fitness...All of these have created new opportunities for the youth, new employment opportunities for youth," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)