India, June 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sincere gratitude to the people of Kolkata for their warm welcome and enthusiastic participation during International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations. Addressing the gathering, he praised the city's vibrant spirit and the overwhelming response from residents who joined the event to promote health, wellness, and the practice of yoga.

The Prime Minister also highlighted a large-scale cleanliness drive carried out across the city ahead of the celebrations. He described the initiative as an inspiring example of civic responsibility, noting how citizens, volunteers, and local authorities came together to ensure public spaces were clean and well-maintained. According to him, such collecti...