National BJP President Nitin Nabin Attends 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at LPU

Jalandhar, June 21, 2026: The 12th International Day of Yoga celebration at Lovely Professional University (LPU) witnessed the grand participation of over 12,000 students, faculty members, staff, and public representatives from across the region, making it one of Punjab's largest yoga gatherings. Nitin Nabin, National President, Bharatiya Janata Party, joined the celebration as the Chief Guest and participated in the mass yoga session alongside Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor at the LPU campus.
The grand celebration was observed under the global theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", the celebration highlighted yoga's role in promoting physical vitality, mental well-being, and a healthier lifestyle across all age groups. The event was centred on the unique "12-12-12" theme, commemorating 12 years of the International Day of Yoga, 12 years of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global yoga movement, and the participation of over 12,000 individuals.
Addressing the gathering, Nitin Nabin said that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 must become a shared commitment of every Indian, especially the youth, who will be the driving force behind the nation's future. Referring to the call of "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan" given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the LPU campus, Nitin Nabin said that today’s youth connects itself with the spirit of Anusandhan and is actively contributing to the nation's progress through innovation. Nitin Nabin, stressed the need to advance across sectors including research, healthcare, technology and public service to realise the goal of a developed India. Nabin also called upon the younger generation to lead the fight against drug abuse, stating that a strong and empowered youth is essential for a strong nation. Urging students to remain connected to their roots, uphold the highest values of integrity and perseverance, and place the nation above all else, Nabin encouraged them to contribute meaningfully towards India's development journey.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Founder Chancellor of LPU and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), stated that International Day of Yoga has emerged as a global movement under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with countries across the world embracing India's ancient tradition. Dr. Mittal emphasised that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 can be realised through the harmonious integration of modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and India's timeless wisdom embodied in yoga. Referring to LPU's achievements in yoga in the global stage, Dr. Mittal said that recently the university's students won 12 gold medals at the first World Yogasana Championship, contributing 12% of India's total 102 gold medals. On the occasion, Dr. Mittal also announced the launch of the 'NAMO Yoga Chair' at LPU to promote advanced research and academic excellence in yoga, while urging students and the wider LPU community to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives.
Several eminent dignitaries, including Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon, MP and National BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh, MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir Narinder Singh Raina, Former Union Minister Som Parkash, Former Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and Former member of Parliament Vijay Sampla, Ramesh Mittal, Chairman, Lovely Group, and Naresh Mittal Vice Chairman Lovely Group, also graced the event. Their presence added further prestige to the celebrations and accentuated the growing significance of yoga as a movement for national well-being and development.
The celebration featured the Common Yoga Protocol, during which participants performed a series of yogic practices including Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Bhujangasana, Shishuasana, Pranayama, and meditation. The session highlighted yoga's enduring relevance in promoting physical well being, mental balance, and a harmonious way of life.
A special attraction of the event was the creation of large scale human formations depicting the Map of India, the sacred 'ॐ' symbol, and the numerals '12' and '2047'. While '12' marked the 12th International Day of Yoga, '2047' symbolized the national vision of Viksit Bharat and India's aspiration to become a developed nation by the centenary year of Independence. The formations reflected the spirit of unity, collective responsibility, and the transformative role of yoga in nation building.