Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mysuru to participate in the country’s main event of International Day of Yoga on June 21, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will come to Mysuru on June 8 to review preparations done by the district administration for the event which is being held on the premises of Mysuru Palace.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting a yoga session in the run-up to the upcoming mega Yoga Day celebrations, at the palace, Minister in-charge of Mysuru district S.T. Somashekar said that yoga rehearsals had been planned on June 5 and June 12 in view of the Prime Minister’s visit. The city’s yoga enthusiasts will perform yoga on the next Sunday and thereafter, a decision will be taken on the participants to be accommodated inside the palace during the main event, he added.
Mr. Somashekar said that the Chief Minister is visiting Mysuru on June 8 and a clear picture on the assemblage will be known, after his meeting with the officials. So far, registration for the main event has not started but efforts are being made to accommodate the people from all walks of life.