Kolkata, June 21 -- During the observation of the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday, Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Riju Dutta highlighted the deep connection between Bengal and the promotion of yoga, stating that there should be no link between yoga and politics. He noted that the Prime Minister's visit to the city has brought a unique atmosphere to Kolkata, effectively aligning with the legacy of Swami Vivekananda.

Speaking to ANI, Riju Dutta noted that the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the city has brought a unique atmosphere to Kolkata, effectively aligning with the legacy of Swami Vivekananda.

He said, "Yoga has a 5,000-year history in India...this kind of atmosphere didn't exist in Kolkata or West Beng...