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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi leads the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal
Celebrating Unity through Yoga on the 12th International Day of Yoga
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 21 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata today, participating in a session alongside thousands of yoga practitioners.
Extending greetings worldwide, Shri Modi highlighted June 21 as a day of significant collective celebration of humanity through yoga.
The UPSC angle
GS Paper IIGS Paper III
Relevance of Yoga in Modern Times
Examining the impact of Yoga on health and societal unity as emphasized by leadership can be important for understanding national wellness initiatives.
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