'When Society Is Healthy, Nation Becomes Stronger': PM Modi at 12th International Yoga Day in Kolkata
Thousands of participants joined the common yoga protocol as police deployed extensive security and traffic diversions for the national observance.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, with organizers adopting the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" to promote lifelong practice.
- Authorities closed Red Road for 8 days to facilitate preparations, with police implementing extensive traffic management plans across central Kolkata, including restrictions near BBD Bagh until Sunday noon.
- Organizers expect around 30,000 participants, making this one of Kolkata's largest public events this year, while thousands of police personnel deploy drones and CCTV surveillance to ensure security.
- Events are occurring at nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with more than 210 Indian diplomatic missions participating, underscoring yoga's growing global appeal as a tool for health and harmony.
- Since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the proposal in 2015, the Prime Minister has led celebrations nationwide, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari joining the 2026 festivities in Kolkata.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a nationwide yoga program from Kolkata's historic Red Road on Sunday to mark the 12th International Yoga Day. This year's theme is "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Yoga programs are being organized by Indian missions at nearly 2,500 locations around the world.
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