Kolkata, June 19 -- Ahead of International Yoga Day, West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the state to participate in the mega celebrations, which will see the participation of approximately 30,000 people.

West Bengal Minister today participated in the yoga program held in Kolkata.

Highlighting the global appeal of the ancient Indian practice, Ghosh noted that yoga has transcended borders and is now practised in nearly 200 countries.

"Yoga has become very popular; it is practised in 200 countries. There will also be a Yoga Day. The Prime Minister is coming to Bengal this time to participate in Yoga Day celebrations, and we will practice yoga with 30,000 people," Dilip Ghosh said. ...