India's Modi posts animated videos for Yoga Day

Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, the recently re-elected Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has posted a video of an animated version of him showcasing yoga poses. He has shared this video via his Twitter account.

Screen shot of Modi's Twitter page. [Photo: China Plus]

The video features Modi as an animated cartoon figure demonstrating a specific yoga pose, tadasana, also known as the palm tree posture. The animated Modi is wearing a blue top and black pants, standing on a yoga mat in bare feet, explaining the yoga pose. The video also illustrates his poses as he moves and explains how this particular exercise contributes to physical health and mental balance.

Screen shot of Modi's video. [Photo: China Plus]

Modi's contribution to yoga is being lauded by many online in India. However, the naysayers consider Modi's video a "publicity stunt."

The UN declared June 21 International Yoga Day in 2015 at Modi's suggestion. The Prime Minister has participated in several public yoga events in India.