NewzVille Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Kolkata’s in West Bengal. Leading the national observance under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, he performed the Common Yoga Protocol along with thousands of participants, while lakhs of people across India and the world joined the celebrations.
Governor of West Bengal R. N. Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi extended greetings to people across India and the world on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga.
He noted that 21 June had evolved into one of the largest collective celebrations in the world, with people from different countries and cultures coming together through the practice of Yoga.
The Prime Minister remarked that from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean and from Bengal to Saurashtra, the entire nation was filled with the energy and spirit of Yoga.
He said Yoga has the unique power to connect people, societies and nations, and continues to strengthen the bonds of human unity.
