Bhopal: Surya Namaskar was held on birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in schools and colleges across the state on Saturday. District vice president of Chhindwara Congress died while performing Surya Namaskar. The main programme was held in state capital in Subhash Excellence School where school education minister Prabhuram Chowdhary and public relations minister PC Sharma participated in the programme.
Large number of students and teachers took part in the event. Public relations minister Sharma said that Surya Namaskar is integral part of Indian culture. School education minister Chowdhary said that regular practice of Surya Namaskar brings positive energy in mind and body of the person and that students should include it in their daily routine. According to reports Surya Namaskar was organised across the state in all government schools and colleges. Several private colleges and schools too organised the event for students, teachers and parents.