India and the world celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. PM Narendra Modi led the main national event at the iconic Red Road in Kolkata, drawing thousands of participants. President Droupadi Murmu participated in a session in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh performed yoga in Shillong, Meghalaya, while ITBP personnel practised yoga on the banks of Pangong Tso in Leh-Ladakh. The day was established by the UNGA in 2014 following PM Modi's proposal, with record support from 177 nations.
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12th International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrated Nationwide; PM Modi Leads Main Event from Kolkata's Red Road
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- India and the world celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
- PM Narendra Modi led the main national event at the iconic Red Road in Kolkata, drawing thousands of participants
- President Droupadi Murmu participated in a session in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh performed yoga in Shillong, Meghalaya, while ITBP personnel practised yoga on the banks of Pangong Tso in Leh-Ladakh
- The day was established by the UNGA in 2014 following PM Modi's proposal, with record support from 177 nations
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• International Day of Yoga 2026: 12th edition; June 21; theme: 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' • PM Modi: main event at Red Road, Kolkata; President Murmu: Jabalpur, MP • Rajnath Singh + Air Chief Marshal AP Singh: Shillong; ITBP: Pangong Tso, Leh-Ladakh • IDY established by UNGA in 2014 (PM Modi's proposal); 177 nations co-sponsored — most for any UN resolution
