Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to people across the globe on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day, highlighting the global embrace of the ancient Indian discipline. PM Modi emphasised on the importance of Yoga and how it brings peace in a tumultuous time.

He said, "Unfortunately today the whole world is going through some kind of stress. Unrest and instability is increasing in many areas. In such a situation, yoga gives us direction to peace"

Speaking on the significance of the day, PM Modi said, “I extend my greetings to the people from across the world on this occasion of International Yoga Day. Today, the entire world is performing Yoga. Yoga simply means to add, and it is an immense pleasure to see how Yoga has connected the entire world.”