Even as an enthusiastic crowd chanted ‘Modi Modi’ and ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, he shrugged off his security cordon to join the students assembled in the main arena. Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes part in the Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow on Wednesday. “I thank Lucknowites for patiently waiting in this rain to perform yoga,” he said. Today, it is found in every household.”Watch: Celebration of International Yoga Day across the countryYoga has also played a big role in bridging India with the world, he claimed. He also expressed his gratitude to those who waited hours in the rain to perform yoga with the Prime Minister.

Source: Hindustan Times June 21, 2017 02:36 UTC