Kovind arrived here yesterday after he was named as the ruling NDA's presidential pick by BJP President Amit Shah following a parliamentary board meeting attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others.
About 5,000 events will be held across the country to mark International Day for Yoga (IDY).
Union ministers will participate in yoga events across the country.
Modi is in Lucknow to attend an event where he would lead 55,000 enthusiasts - in performing 'asanas'.
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