35,000 people to perform mass yoga on International Yoga Day with Modi in Kolkata on June 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead a mass yoga demonstration in Kolkata on June 21 for International Yoga Day, with 35,000 participants expected. The event marks a collaborative effort between the central government and the West Bengal state administration.
Why it matters
The event signifies a notable political alignment between the central government and the West Bengal state government, centered on a major public health and cultural initiative.
Over 35,000 people will participate in the mass yoga demonstration session on International Yoga Day celebrations at Kolkata’s Red Road on June 21. The session will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 21, 2026) morning.
The article reports on the event logistics and quotes officials from both sides, maintaining a neutral tone despite the political context.
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