Punjab CM organises ‘yogshala’ at PAP Ground

Jalandhar, June 20

A day ahead of the International Yoga Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday organised ‘CM di Yogshala’ at the Punjab Armed Police Ground.

Guided by a group of instructors, the CM, his Cabinet colleagues Bram Shankar Jimpa and Balkar Singh, Rajya Sabha members Raghav Chadha and Sushil Rinku, AAP general secretary Jagroop S Sekhwan, MLAs Inderjit Kaur Maan, Sheetal Angural, Raman Arora, their security personnel, members of the press and several other officials participated in the workshop. The 15,000-strong gathering was predominantly comprised of under-training constables, junior-rank cops and their children.

Donning a yellow turban, a custom-made T-shirt and a lower, the CM arrived at the venue around 6:40 am when the sun was up. He delivered a 15-minute speech urging everyone to stay fit. The workshop lasted less than 20 minutes, allowing the participants just enough time to perform a few asanas. Mann bowed out of the session at around 7:15 am.

During his speech, the CM noted that residents could dial the toll-free number, 7669-400-500, or check the website, https://cmdiyogshala.punjab.gov.in, for free yoga lessons.

Notably, speculation was rife that Delhi CM and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal would also participate in the event, but he was a no-show.