PM Narendra Modi to lead International Yoga Day in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to headline International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026, right from Kolkata's famous Red Road.
This year's theme is "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," and it's a big deal for West Bengal (it's their first time hosting the main national event).
Expect a huge crowd: around 30,000 to 40,000 people are likely to join in.
West Bengal mandates government yoga participation
Modi will also visit Tarakeswar on June 20 for West Bengal Foundation Day celebrations.
To get ready for Yoga Day, Red Road will be closed off for eight days starting June 14, and police have rolled out traffic diversions.
The state has made it mandatory for all government employees to join yoga sessions on June 21 from 6:30am to 7:45am at set locations or even at their offices or residential complexes.
Plus, the city is gearing up with yoga events in parks and open spaces all over Kolkata.