World News | Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, Tourism Minister Sudan Kirati performing yoga in Lumbini

lamp [Nepal]June 20 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, Nepal Tourism Minister Sudan Kirati on Tuesday ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21. Lumbini, the birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha in Nepal, held a large number of yoga performances. .

Meanwhile, Grammy winner Ricky Kej said on Monday that yoga has gained prominence around the world thanks to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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“Because of Prime Minister Modi, yoga has gained prominence around the world. This year, Yoga Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York will be extra special because Prime Minister Modi is leading everyone. I am very excited to be part of World Yoga Day tomorrow,” Kej told ANI.

Three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Kej will take part in the Yoga Day celebration at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21, hosted by Prime Minister Modi.

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Prime Minister Modi will visit Washington after celebrating Yoga Day at UN Headquarters, where he will be formally welcomed at the White House on June 22 and meet with President Biden to continue the high-level dialogue.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a state dinner that evening in honor of the Prime Minister, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA). The prime minister will also address a joint session of the US Congress on June 22.

The Indian diaspora has been preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official state visit to the United States, during which he will host an International Yoga Day celebration at United Nations headquarters.

The Indian diaspora is proud of the fact that yoga is recognized on the world stage today.

The Prime Minister is visiting the United States from June 20-24 at the invitation of President Biden. (Arnie)

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