THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Health Minister K K Shylaja on Tuesday pulled up officials for including introductory Sanskrit prayer in the Yoga Day celebrations in the state capital, inviting sharp criticism from many quarters. The minister, chief guest at the function, said prayers were not needed and yoga did not belong to a particular religion. She said officials should have selected a prayer acceptable to all communities.

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