Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and Baba Ramdev led the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Vijayawada on June 21, 2026, under the state’s Yogandhra programme.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu joined Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada’s Labbipet on June 21 for the 12th International Day of Yoga. The event drew participants from across the region and was part of a statewide observance organised under the AP government’s Yogandhra programme.
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The Telugu Desam Party shared details of the event on X. According to the party, the state government has been organising yoga activities across Andhra Pradesh under the banner of Yogandhra. Chief Minister Naidu attended wearing a shirt bearing the Yogandhra logo, signalling the state’s commitment to the initiative. The programme is aimed at spreading yoga practice to a wider population across all districts of the state.
During the event, Baba Ramdev personally guided Chief Minister Naidu through pranayama exercises. The yoga guru also praised the Chief Minister for the significance he gives to yoga in his personal and professional life. Ramdev called Naidu a “Karmayogi” and noted that the Chief Minister has been practising yoga for 30 years. “He is a very senior Yogi, a very visionary Chief Minister of India. We have high respect for Chandrababu Naidu; he is my inspiration,” Ramdev said in a video shared by the TDP.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Naidu spoke about India’s role as a guide for the world. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the International Day of Yoga to a global stage. According to Naidu, International Yoga Day is now observed in 190 countries, and this reach is a direct result of PM Modi’s efforts. “India is the country that can guide the world,” Naidu said at the event.
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in December 2014 recognising June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, following a proposal by Prime Minister Modi. This year marks the 12th edition of the annual observance. The theme for 2026 is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” which puts focus on yoga’s role in helping people remain active and independent as they grow older.
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