Surat, Gujarat - In a testament to its unwavering dedication to fitness and cultural heritage, the city of Surat has achieved two remarkable world records on International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Gujarat's Minister of State for Home and express his admiration for Surat's outstanding accomplishments.
The Surat Municipal Corporation organized the first-ever Saree Walkathon, a unique event aimed at promoting fitness among the city's women. Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation for this initiative, highlighting the significance of the saree as an emblem of Indian culture. Union Minister of State for Railways and Apparel, Darshana Zardosh, tweeted about the walkathon, capturing the attention of the Prime Minister, who retweeted the post, catapulting Surat's event to national recognition.
The Saree Walkathon showcased a colorful spectacle, resembling a miniature India as women from various states within Gujarat and even from different countries participated. Surat's vibrant display of cultural unity resonated with Prime Minister Modi, who extended his support and recognition to the event via Twitter. Surat Municipal Corporation also tweeted their gratitude to the Prime Minister for his acknowledgement.
Further reinforcing Surat's exceptional achievements, on June 21, over 153,000 people gathered in Surat to participate in a massive yoga session, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering for a yoga session in one place. Gujarat's Home Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, played a key role in organizing this record-breaking event on the state-level International Day of Yoga. The Prime Minister's retweet of a congratulatory message for Surat's accomplishment brought additional recognition to the city's feat.
Surat, already brimming with pride for its world record-breaking endeavors on World Yoga Day, now finds its enthusiasm amplified by the heartfelt congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
