No Forced Participation in Yoga Day Celebrations: Director Colleges Clarifies for Srinagar Institutions

Srinagar, [Date]: Amidst concerns raised over mandatory participation in International Yoga Day celebrations, the Director of Colleges, Kashmir, has issued a clarification stating that no employee is being forced to participate in the upcoming events. The statement comes after reports of pressure being put on staff in various colleges across Srinagar to attend the Yoga Day celebrations.

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The Director, in their official statement, emphasized that participation in the Yoga Day celebrations is completely voluntary. The purpose of the events, the statement clarified, is to promote physical and mental well-being among the college staff and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

“The celebration of International Yoga Day is a wonderful opportunity to promote the benefits of Yoga,” stated the Director, adding, “However, we want to ensure that participation is entirely voluntary and based on individual choice. We respect the personal beliefs and choices of our staff members.”

The statement from the Director Colleges, Kashmir, aims to dispel any misconceptions about forced participation and reiterate the importance of individual choice and freedom. It is hoped that this clarification will bring clarity to the situation and ensure that the Yoga Day celebrations are conducted in a spirit of inclusivity and respect.