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Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Leads Nationwide International Day of Yoga Celebrations from Kolkata
Prime Minister Modi Leads Yoga Celebrations on International Yoga Day
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 21 Jun 2026 · 1 min
On June 21, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata, emphasizing the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
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Relevance of Yoga in Modern Society
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