Speaking at the world’s largest yoga gathering in Visakhapatnam on Yogandhra, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu delivered a powerful and visionary address, calling yoga “India’s timeless gift to the world.”
Addressing lakhs of yoga participants spread across Vizag’s 30-km beachfront, CM Naidu said, “Today, we are not just performing yoga; we are reviving a powerful ancient science that can solve modern lifestyle problems. From stressed employees in offices to hardworking farmers in villages, yoga has something for everyone.”
He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global initiative at the United Nations in 2014, which led to the declaration of June 21 as International Yoga Day, now celebrated in over 175 countries. Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is proud to host the biggest ever yoga celebration and expressed his ambition to make the state India’s yoga capital.
The Chief Minister outlined a strong vision for Yoga in New India, highlighting the benefits of yoga in daily life. He explained how yoga improves productivity, helps in preventive healthcare, and supports students’ focus and emotional balance.
In a move that blends technology with tradition, Chandrababu Naidu announced the launch of several digital yoga initiatives:
AI-based yoga tutors will soon be introduced in all government hospitals, A mobile app offering personalised yoga routines will be launched for the public.
The event also featured VR-based yoga experiences, showcasing how modern tools can spread ancient wisdom. As part of Andhra Pradesh’s future roadmap, CM Naidu shared a 10-year yoga vision, including: Making yoga compulsory in all schools by 2026, Setting up 1,000 government-certified yoga centers by 2027, Hosting an annual international yoga festival starting 2025, Creating a “Yoga Tourism Circuit” connecting 12 heritage sites across the state.
CM Chandrababu Naidu concluded by saying, “This is more than a record-breaking event. It is a message to the world that Andhra Pradesh is ready to lead a global wellness movement rooted in our own traditions.”
Few Highlights from Yogandhra:
During the grand Yogandhra Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, all Andhra Pradesh ministers, bureaucrats, and even NSG commandos followed a special dress code, adding to the event’s discipline and vibrant spirit. However, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood out as the only key leaders who did not wear the designated event attire. The Nara family, including Nara Lokesh and his wife Brahmani, actively took part in the celebrations. Deputy CM and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, along with Nara Lokesh, joined the general public in performing yoga without occupying any special space, winning praise for their humility.
Following the event, many people at the event and on social media suggested that YS Jagan should also start practicing yoga, to overcome negativity and move away from revenge-driven politics.
