Kolkata: Around 35,000 people are expected to gather in Kolkata on June 21 for one of the country's largest celebrations of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the national event, officials said on Saturday.
They said an estimated 10 lakh people will participate in synchronised yoga sessions at various locations across Kolkata. Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, said, "This is the first time West Bengal is hosting the flagship International Day of Yoga event on such a large scale. Participation is expected from yoga institutions, students, women, senior citizens and citizens from all walks of life."
