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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer Peltz

Modi to start US visit with yoga on the UN lawn, a savvy and symbolic choice for India's leader

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There will be plenty of time to discuss global tensions during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S. this week. But he's starting his day Wednesday by highlighting a pursuit of inner tranquility.

After arriving in New York on Tuesday afternoon and holding private meetings, the leader of the world's most populous nation kicks off his public schedule Wednesday with a group yoga session on the United Nations' north lawn.

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