Yoga has become world’s largest community celebration, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, emphasizing yoga's role in global unity and healthy aging. He highlighted the practice as a tool for physical and mental well-being, encouraging lifelong engagement with the discipline.
Why it matters
The event underscores the Indian government's ongoing efforts to promote yoga as a soft-power tool and a public health initiative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said that yoga unites and brings everyone together and has become the world’s largest community celebration.
The coverage focuses heavily on the Prime Minister's statements and leadership, which is common in state-aligned or government-focused reporting.
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