Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:10pm on 20 Jun 2026,Saturday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national International Yoga Day event at Kolkata's Red Road on Sunday. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the programme. Ahead of the event, Kolkata celebrated Paschimbanga Diwas and International Yoga Day with a large drone and laser show over the Hooghly River on Saturday evening. Around 3,000 drones lit up the sky with images of Bengal's cultural icons, famous landmarks and yoga-themed displays. The programme highlighted the state's heritage and promoted healthy living. Authorities have made extensive security arrangements for Sunday's event. Modi is also on his first visit to West Bengal since the BJP formed the state government.
