NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Yoga Day , Maharashtra deputy chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Saturday linked the day to his 2022 political move of rebellion against the then Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, calling it the "bada Yoga" (big yoga) that, according to him, changed Maharashtra's political situation.
Referring to the split in Shiv Sena, Shinde said June 21 marked the beginning of a "marathon yoga" session that, according to him, brought stability and development to the state.
"'21 taarikh ko hi humne bada Yoga kiya tha,'" Shinde said, speaking about the events that led to the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Shinde said, "' 21 taarikh ko hi humne bada Yoga kiya tha (splitting of Shiv Sena into two factions), wo marathon Yoga tha'. That Yoga began in Mumbai, and because of that, on June 21, Maharashtra has changed a lot; we are seeing development here. Our government has been working for the people. Devendra Fadnavis and I are working in this direction under the guidance of PM Modi and also Union Home Minister Amit Shah."
Shiv Sena, originally founded by Bal Thackeray, saw a split in June 2022 when Eknath Shinde led a rebellion. This led to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Since then, both factions have remained in conflict.
Shinde also extended greetings on International Yoga Day and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting yoga across the world.
"I greet all on International Yoga Day. Due to PM Modi's efforts, the UN has recognised it; hence, the world celebrates this Day... PM Modi himself performs yoga every day, and hence, he is healthy and fit. That's the reason he is strengthening our country and its economy. He also taught a lesson to Pakistan by Operation Sindoor," Shinde said.
The 11th International Day of Yoga was observed in various parts of the country and around the world.
Referring to the split in Shiv Sena, Shinde said June 21 marked the beginning of a "marathon yoga" session that, according to him, brought stability and development to the state.
"'21 taarikh ko hi humne bada Yoga kiya tha,'" Shinde said, speaking about the events that led to the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Shinde said, "' 21 taarikh ko hi humne bada Yoga kiya tha (splitting of Shiv Sena into two factions), wo marathon Yoga tha'. That Yoga began in Mumbai, and because of that, on June 21, Maharashtra has changed a lot; we are seeing development here. Our government has been working for the people. Devendra Fadnavis and I are working in this direction under the guidance of PM Modi and also Union Home Minister Amit Shah."
Shiv Sena, originally founded by Bal Thackeray, saw a split in June 2022 when Eknath Shinde led a rebellion. This led to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Since then, both factions have remained in conflict.
Shinde also extended greetings on International Yoga Day and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting yoga across the world.
"I greet all on International Yoga Day. Due to PM Modi's efforts, the UN has recognised it; hence, the world celebrates this Day... PM Modi himself performs yoga every day, and hence, he is healthy and fit. That's the reason he is strengthening our country and its economy. He also taught a lesson to Pakistan by Operation Sindoor," Shinde said.
The 11th International Day of Yoga was observed in various parts of the country and around the world.
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