Sat Sharma Highlights Yoga as Indias Gift to Humanity on International Yoga Day
JAMMU, JUNE 21, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated International Yoga Day with enthusiasm at multiple locations across the Union Territory, with senior party leaders participating in yoga sessions and spreading awareness about the importance of adopting yoga as a way of life. J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament Sat Sharma, along with BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma, participated in a yoga program organized at Trikuta Nagar opposite the Reserve Bank of India branch in Jammu, which witnessed the participation of leaders, cell convenors, co-convenors, and activists. Sat Sharma and Baldev Singh Billawaria also participated in a yoga session organized by the Vishwa Yoga Sansthan at Har Ki Pauri, Bahu Fort.
Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the global stage and securing worldwide recognition for this ancient Indian tradition, noting that yoga has emerged as a powerful medium for promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic health across nations.
Describing yoga as India’s priceless gift to humanity, Sat Sharma stated that the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have ensured International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide, urging every individual to make yoga a part of their daily routine to stay healthy, energetic, and free from illness. He also appreciated the growing awareness among the youth, noting that young boys and girls are increasingly embracing yoga alongside sports and other fitness activities.
Baldev Singh Billawaria highlighted the numerous health benefits of yoga and urged people to practice it regularly to experience its full advantages, while Ved Sharma appreciated all participants and organizers for making the program successful, which was conducted by Sunil Lamba and his associates.
Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, along with BJP Vice-President Rajeev Charak, General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, Secretary Arif Raja, and District President Srinagar Sheikh Salman, participated in a yoga event at Municipal Park, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, where Sunil Sharma emphasized that yoga is a powerful tool for achieving a healthy mind, body, and society.
In another program held at Shri Krishan Chander Park in Poonch, BJP General Secretary Organization Ashok Koul performed yoga exercises along with BJYM State President Arun Prabhat Jamwal, District President Poonch Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, and former MLC Pradeep Sharma, with Ashok Koul calling upon citizens to adopt yoga as a daily discipline for building a healthier and stronger nation.