Cleanliness and Yoga Will Accelerate India’s Development, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Kurukshetra to Host Grand International Yoga Day Celebration

Chandigarh, June 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that a clean and yoga-practicing India will move swiftly toward becoming a developed nation. Speaking at a meeting with organizations at the Multi Art Culture Center in Kurukshetra, he highlighted the significance of the upcoming International Yoga Day, calling the June 21 celebration in Kurukshetra “historic and magnificent.”

The celebrations have already begun across Haryana with a cleanliness campaign that started on May 27, 2025. Yoga classes are also underway in preparation for the event. CM Saini emphasized that yoga is not just about individual well-being it embodies India’s ancient philosophies gifted by sages. “Yoga and meditation were given to us as gifts by our rishis. Practicing yoga keeps a person healthy and fit,” he said.

Highlighting global recognition, he recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed Yoga Day at the United Nations, which received approval from 177 countries. “The practice that originated on our land has now reached every corner of the world thanks to our Prime Minister,” he added.

This year’s International Yoga Day theme is “One Earth, One Health.” Haryana has aligned with the theme and also integrated it into a local vision of “Yoga-filled, Drug-free Haryana.” CM Saini urged NGOs, traders’ associations, and all organizations to contribute to the success of the event and requested Patanjali Yogpeeth to extend yoga invitations to every household.

Saini acknowledged Baba Ramdev’s role in spreading yoga globally and said his presence in Kurukshetra Lord Krishna’s sacred land on June 21 will be a proud moment for the city. He urged people to shift from medication to yoga for small ailments and stressed yoga’s role in boosting willpower, especially among youth vulnerable to substance abuse.

Calling on Kurukshetra residents to awaken early on June 21, he asked them to gather at Brahma Sarovar and Mela Ground by 4 AM and participate in this “great yajna of yoga.” He emphasized that Yoga Day should be celebrated like any major Indian festival—Diwali, Holi, or Bhai Dooj.

Region Divided Into 103 Sectors for State-Level Event

The main celebration area in Kurukshetra has been divided into 103 sectors—64 around Brahma Sarovar and 37 near Mela Ground. Each sector is equipped to host yoga practice for about 1,000 participants.

Oath Administered to Organizations and NGOs

CM Saini administered an oath to attendees, including NGO representatives and other stakeholders, to commit to regular yoga, pranayama, and meditation, to avoid substance use, and to inspire others to do the same. He also encouraged them to promote yoga in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

Every Household Will Participate, Says Subhash Sudha

Former State Minister Subhash Sudha said hosting International Yoga Day is a matter of pride for Kurukshetra. He claimed that residents from every household would participate, and proposed the establishment of a permanent meditation center in the city.

10 Lakh Yoga Practitioners to Plant Medicinal Herbs Across Haryana

Dr. Jaideep Arya, Chairman of the Yoga Commission, said that along with the massive yoga event, Haryana would begin a green movement. Over 10 lakh yoga practitioners will plant medicinal-quality plants throughout the state. He added that more than 1 lakh people will perform yoga together in Kurukshetra, potentially setting a world record.

Dignitaries including Deputy Commissioner Neha Singh, Superintendent of Police Nitish Aggarwal, and District Council President Kanwaljeet Kaur were present at the meeting.