Kathmandu, June 21
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has attended a programme in the capital to mark the International Day of the Yoga.
The programme at Kathmandu’s city hall was also attended by education minister Giriraj Mani Pokhrel and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri.
“The practice of yoga predates human languages and scripts. Everyone needs yoga to remain healthy,” said Prime Minister Oli, addressing the event. The Prime Minister, hinting at the recent protests against the proposed Guthi Bill, said that there were some elements in the country that want to incite the people. He added that the government will thwart their plans and guide the country on the path of prosperity.
The International Day of Yoga is observed around the world on June An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address, suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world.
