Kolkata, June 21 -- Marking the 12th International Day of Yoga, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in elevating the ancient practice onto the global stage.

Speaking to ANI, Ghosh commended the Prime Minister's dedication to advancing the nation at the age of 75, emphasising that PM Modi leading the mega celebrations in Kolkata marks a shift in the state, as he has inspired the people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

"Our Prime Minister is seventy-five, he's still fit-- travelling the world and driving the nation forward so he himself is the brand ambassador (of yoga)... His arrival in Bengal marks a major change. PM Modi broke that barrier, promoted yoga, and inspired the people of Be...