Jalandhar, June 20 -- In an unprecedented show of enthusiasm for wellness, over 21,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar on Thursday to participate in a massive state-level 'CM di Yogshala' event - setting a new record for the largest single yoga event in Punjab.
Initially, arrangements were made for 17,000 yoga mats, but the overwhelming public response far exceeded expectations, reflecting a growing awareness and acceptance of yoga as a lifestyle choice across all sections of society.
While Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who launched the initiative two years ago from Jalandhar, was expected to attend the event, he was notably absent. The state's Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Balbir Singh led the event in h...