Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his 160th birth anniversary. Remembering the iconic spiritual figure, the Prime Minister said his great ideals and ideas will continue to guide the people of the country.
“His life, patriotism, spiritualism and dedication will always inspire,” tweeted PM Modi. The Prime Minister has often mentioned Vivekananda as a major influence on him.
स्वामी विवेकानंद को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। उनका जीवन राष्ट्रभक्ति, आध्यात्मिकता और कर्मठता के लिए सदैव प्रेरित करता है। उनके महान विचार और आदर्श देशवासियों का मार्गदर्शन करते रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2023
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Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu also paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary.
“My tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary! An iconic personality who combined spirituality and patriotism, he propagated Indian values globally. His life and teachings continue to inspire youth to follow their dreams and achieve greater goals,” tweeted the President.
My tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary! An iconic personality who combined spirituality and patriotism, he propagated Indian values globally. His life and teachings continue to inspire youth to follow their dreams and achieve greater goals.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 12, 2023
Notably, National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12 to honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. One of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders, Swami Vivekananda believed in the power of youth.
The 26th National Youth Festival will be held from 12th to 16th January, 2023 at Hubballi- Dharwad, Karnataka and is being organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka. The theme of the festival this year is ‘Viksit Yuva Viksit Bharat’.
