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International Yoga Day 2023 Live: 

‘Yoga is a way of life’, says PM Modi in New York. This year, the theme for International Yoga Day 2023 is 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' effectively encapsulating our collective aspiration for ‘One Earth, One Family, and One Future.’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN headquarters, in New York, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Today, people worldwide are observing the 9th International Yoga Day with live celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spearhead the festivities at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, graced by delegates from over 180 nations. Notably, an estimated 250 million individuals are anticipated to participate in the event, centred around the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' meaning One Earth. One Future. One Family. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi, along with India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj and Mayor of New York City Eric Adams, greeted and addressed an event on the 9th edition of International Day of Yoga, welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived to lead a special Yoga session at the UN headquarters.

Kamboj said, "Today's celebration is, indeed, very special as PM Modi will lead us in doing yoga here. It is under his leadership that June 21 was declared #InternationalYogaDay. It is only fitting that the inspiration behind the idea is with us today in the scenic multicultural setting of the UN."

UNGA President Korosi weighed in on the importance of Yoga, saying, "Yoga changes our physical performance but it can spark in us different mental and intellectual performance. I have been an admirer of Yoga. Our world needs balance and self-control. Yoga is one of the means of achieving this."

New York Mayor Eric Adams also expressed his pride at being a part of the event, saying, "This International Yoga Day is a call for us to stand up for humankind across the globe and all living being. I am proud to be here and I am proud to represent this city symbolically. International Yoga Day is an international call that we will be a leader here in New York City as you are a leader in your own environments