From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Jun 21: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched the International Yoga Day by performing Yoga Asanas along with State’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr K Sudhakar, who is also the Medical Education minister, at his official residence Cauvery on Monday.
The International Yoga Day celebration is being organised by the Ayush Department.
Before commencing the Yoga Day celebrations, the Chief Minister watched Prime Minister Narendra Modi perform Yoga Asanas in Delhi to mark the commencement of the International Yoga Day observation.
Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan marked the Yoga Day celebration at a separate function in Bengaluru while Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh R Nirani launched the programme in Kalaburgi district, of which he is in charge.