Srinagar, June 20 (Reporter) A controversy erupted a day ahead of the International Yoga Day event after Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that government has ordered employees and school children to show up at different venues at odd hours. She said an "occasion for celebration has become one that fills people with dread." J&K government, however, vehemently denied the charges and said that participants in the Yoga Day celebrations have volunteered to take part in the event and no employee was compelled to join the event against their will. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived on a two day visit to Kashmir on Thursday would lead the Yoga day celebrations from Srinagar tomorrow morning. “ An occasion for celebration has become one that fills people with dread. A day before International Yoga day all govt employees along with school children have been ordered to show up at different venues at ungodly hours. Even pregnant employees have not been spared. A pregnant employee was threatened to choose between her job or being present at the event,” Mufti posted on X. She was responding to a post by Raja Muzaffar Bhat, who said on X, “In connection with International Yoga Day celebrations Female Govt Employees were asked to reach SP College Srinagar at 4 am yesterday. They left their homes at 3 am & were asked to change their dress in College & then go to SKICC. Not a Fair practice.” J&K government spokesman termed it a misinformation being circulated on the social media regarding Yoga Day celebrations. The Director Colleges J&K rebutted this misinformation stating that all participants in the Yoga Day celebrations have volunteered to take part in the event and no employee was compelled to join the event against their will. The Director further asserted that employees were not required to change their clothing. They were provided with long tunics to wear over their existing attire, ensuring their comfort and convenience. The Director also stated that the employees’ well-being was prioritized. Pregnant employees and those with medical conditions were not asked to participate in the Yoga Day celebrations...////...