Sir — This refers to the article, “Political posturingIJ Or lotus Posturing on Yoga” (June 13) by Anish Gupta and Aaliya Giri. The authors have done well by including the views of prominent Muslim politicians and clerics on the issue. Anjuman-I-Islam president says that the Government’s recommendation that yoga be practiced in all schools is undemocratic. I ask: Is Islam compatible with democracyIJ In a democracy, free thinking is an inalienable rights. Does Islam promote such rightsIJ
Yoga promotes fitness of mind and body, irrespective of religious labels. This why India’s proposal to observe the World Yoga Day has received overwhelming support from around the world, including 47 Muslim countries.