On the death anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda paid tribute to the late leader by distributing plant saplings at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Mr. Nadda praised Mr. Mukherjee's multi-faceted talents and described him as a patriot, educationist, and advocate of social justice. Dr. Mukherjee passed away at the age of 51 in Srinagar on 23 June 1953.
Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant were among the many who celebrated International Yoga Day in Goa. Both leaders emphasized the importance of yoga in improving health and mental well-being. They also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in internationalizing Yoga Day.