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fter Prime MinisterNarendra Modicalled for it in the United Nations, 21 June was set aside as the International Day of Yoga, in record time and the Indian government is going all out to ensure the celebration of the first ever event is memorable worldwide.
Already, there are plans underway to celebrate the day in a big way not just in India, but all over the world. More than 100 US cities will organise a Yogathon on the day, according to the Overseas Volunteer for a Better India (OVBI), the lead organisers of the event.
Spiritual guru Ravi Shankar is also expected to lead a special yoga event in the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels. Closer home, PM Modi will perform yoga at a public event along with some of his ministers in Delhi.
Representational Image. Reuters
However, it seems that Indian diplomats in Pakistan will not be able to participate in the International Yoga Day events as Pakistan has refused to grant visas to yoga instructors, according to a report byIndian Express.
The government had issued a directive to all Indian embassies and high commissions overseas about the celebration of International Yoga Day on 21 June. Subsequently, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad asked for a yoga instructor.
However, the yoga instructor approved by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations was denied visa by the Pakistan High Commission. This wasn't the only instance as a second ICCR-approved instructor was denied a Pakistan visa as well, continues the report.
The Pakistan High Commission, however, claimed that the visa application of the second yoga instructor is still 'under consideration', according to the Indian Express.
This development has not gone down well with the Indian officials. TheIndian Expressquoted an official as saying, "“We were hoping that yoga exercises like Dhanurasana (bow pose), Marjariasana (cat stretch), Matsyasana (fish pose) and Setu Bandhasana (bridge pose) will help the Indian diplomats staying in Pakistan to deal with stress. Refusal to the second teacher is a setback."
With the event less than 20 days away, it remains to be seen whether an Indian yoga instructor will be able to travel to Pakistan or not.
Ahead of International Yoga Day, Pakistan denies visa to Indian yoga instructors - Firstpost
Already, there are plans underway to celebrate the day in a big way not just in India, but all over the world. More than 100 US cities will organise a Yogathon on the day, according to the Overseas Volunteer for a Better India (OVBI), the lead organisers of the event.
Spiritual guru Ravi Shankar is also expected to lead a special yoga event in the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels. Closer home, PM Modi will perform yoga at a public event along with some of his ministers in Delhi.
Representational Image. Reuters
However, it seems that Indian diplomats in Pakistan will not be able to participate in the International Yoga Day events as Pakistan has refused to grant visas to yoga instructors, according to a report byIndian Express.
The government had issued a directive to all Indian embassies and high commissions overseas about the celebration of International Yoga Day on 21 June. Subsequently, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad asked for a yoga instructor.
However, the yoga instructor approved by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations was denied visa by the Pakistan High Commission. This wasn't the only instance as a second ICCR-approved instructor was denied a Pakistan visa as well, continues the report.
The Pakistan High Commission, however, claimed that the visa application of the second yoga instructor is still 'under consideration', according to the Indian Express.
This development has not gone down well with the Indian officials. TheIndian Expressquoted an official as saying, "“We were hoping that yoga exercises like Dhanurasana (bow pose), Marjariasana (cat stretch), Matsyasana (fish pose) and Setu Bandhasana (bridge pose) will help the Indian diplomats staying in Pakistan to deal with stress. Refusal to the second teacher is a setback."
With the event less than 20 days away, it remains to be seen whether an Indian yoga instructor will be able to travel to Pakistan or not.
Ahead of International Yoga Day, Pakistan denies visa to Indian yoga instructors - Firstpost
the instructor is meant for Indian diplomat/s/ other staff members not for Pakistani Girls .
