New Delhi, June 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's Red Road on June 21, joining thousands of yoga practitioners in performing the Common Yoga Protocol. Extending greetings to people across India and the world, he said International Yoga Day has evolved into one of humanity's largest collective celebrations, bringing people together through a shared commitment to health, wellness and harmony.

Addressing the gathering, Modi said yoga has become a powerful force connecting people across geographical, cultural and national boundaries. He noted that from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean and from the Northeast to western India, the spirit of yoga was visible across...