The government has postponed the International Yoga Day celebrations scheduled for Sunday in the predominantly Christian state of Nagaland to Monday. Student groups, church organizations and tribal groups have objected to the priority given to Sunday prayers. The government has reversed its decision after criticism over its earlier order to hold yoga programmes in educational institutions. The school education department has issued revised orders to hold the programmes on June 22, respecting religious beliefs.
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Yoga Day events postponed in Nagaland
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- June 22, 2026
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The government has postponed the International Yoga Day celebrations scheduled for Sunday in the predominantly Christian state of Nagaland to Monday. Student groups, church organizations and tribal groups have objected to the priority given to Sunday prayers. The government has reversed its decision after criticism over its earlier order to hold yoga programmes in educational institutions. The school education department has issued revised orders to hold the programmes on June 22, respecting religious beliefs.
