BJP Porvorim Mandal Celebrates International Yoga Day in Presence of Tourism Minister Shri. Rohan Khaunte
Porvorim, June 21, 2026: Reinforcing the importance of health, wellness and holistic living, *Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism and MLA of Porvorim,* participated in the International Yoga Day programme organised by BJP Porvorim Mandal at the Porvorim Gymkhana on Sunday. The event brought together party workers, community members and yoga enthusiasts in a collective effort to promote physical fitness, mental well-being and healthy living through the practice of yoga.
The programme was organised under the leadership of *Shri Vineet Parab,* President, BJP Porvorim Mandal, and *Shri Ashok Shetti,* Secretary, BJP Porvorim Mandal, along with office bearers and karyakartas of the Mandal. Among those present were ZP Members *Shri Sandip Salgaonkar and Shri Amit Asnodkar, Smt. Sonia Pednekar* , Sarpanch of Socorro, *Shri Swapnil Chodankar* , Sarpanch of Penha de França, *Shri Dattaram Redkar* , President of BJP ST Morcha, *Smt. Reena Fernandes,* President of BJP Mahila Morcha, and other party functionaries.
The yoga session was conducted under the guidance of experienced yoga practitioners, while *Ayurvedacharya Dr. Aditya Barve from AIMS* shared insights on the role of yoga and Ayurveda in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing lifestyle-related ailments.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said, _“On the occasion of International Yoga Day, I extend my greetings and best wishes to the people of_ _Goa. Yoga should not be limited to just one day of celebration but should become a part of our daily lifestyle. Regular practice_ _of yoga contributes to overall well-being, personal growth and holistic human_ _development. It is encouraging to see the people of Porvorim come together to celebrate this day, and I urge everyone across Goa to adopt yoga as a way of_ _life and make it a part of their everyday routine.”_
The programme concluded with enthusiastic participation from attendees, reflecting the growing awareness of the importance of health and wellness in everyday life. Through such initiatives, BJP Porvorim Mandal continues to engage with the community and promote positive social change through awareness, participation and collective action.
