Kolkata, June 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata's Red Road on Sunday morning, with more than 30,000 participants expected at the main event and lakhs of people slated to join yoga sessions across West Bengal. However, the India Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thunderstorms across all districts of south and north Bengal.

Modi, who reached Kolkata on Saturday for a two-day visit, will lead the 80-minute-long programme themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," starting at 6:30 am.

"On behalf of the people of West Bengal, I extend a hearty welcome to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji on his visit to our vibrant State. We are delighted to have Ho...