Bengaluru, June 21 -- Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday performed Yoga on the occasion of the International Yoga Day in Bengaluru.

Karandlaje applauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting yoga around the globe.

"Prime Minister Modi has promoted yoga all over the world. Due to Prime Minister Modi's efforts, the United Nations declared 21 June as International Yoga Day," Karandlaje said speaking to the media.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with diplomatic corps also performed Yoga in Delhi's Nehru Park.

Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks, Jaishankar said the yoga session was a true reflection of Yoga for everyone, beyond boundaries, age, backgrounds or ability.

In a statement shared o...