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Congress opposes Goa govt circular for Yoga Day
Published 20 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis Goa's Congress party has urged the State Education department to retract its directive making Yoga Day participation mandatory for students and teachers. Party chief
Synopsis Goa's Congress party has urged the State Education department to retract its directive making Yoga Day participation mandatory for students and teachers. Party chief Girish Chodankar argued that yoga should be a personal choice, not a compulsory obligation, especially on a Sunday. However, the BJP's Dr. Sneha Bhagwat countered that the circular promotes health and well-being, allowing participation at any convenient location, and highlighted yoga's extensive health benefits.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 5:54 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 6:36 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Goa's Congress party has urged the State Education department to retract its directive making Yoga Day participation mandatory for students and teachers.
Party chief Girish Chodankar argued that yoga should be a personal choice, not a compulsory obligation, especially on a Sunday.
However, the BJP's Dr. Sneha Bhagwat countered that the circular promotes health and well-being, allowing participation at any convenient location, and highlighted yoga's extensive health benefits.