'Inspiration for youth': PM Narendra Modi pays heartfelt tribute to Swami Vivekananda
On Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, observed as National Youth Day, PM Modi paid tribute on X, calling him an inspiration for youth and a visionary for a strong India. Modi emphasized the importance of teamwork and innovation for young people to achieve India's development goals.
Swami Vivekananda, one of India's most influential spiritual leaders and intellectuals, was born on January 12. This day, known as National Youth Day, is dedicated to motivating and supporting the younger generation to work for personal and societal betterment. To honour Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, PM Modi will attend the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 on Sunday at Bharat Mandapam here. He will interact with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from around India and address the audience.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tribute for Swami Vivekananda
On Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is an enduring source of inspiration for young people. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Paying homage to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti. An eternal inspiration for youth, he continues to ignite passion and purpose in young minds. We are committed to fulfilling his vision of a strong and developed India."
Paying homage to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti. An eternal inspiration for youth, he continues to ignite passion and purpose in young minds. We are committed to fulfilling his vision of a strong and developed India. pic.twitter.com/ldTPWCW1aM
¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2025
The Prime Minister also shared a video clip highlighting Swami Vivekanand's remarks. He stated that this is a day of India's youth power, dedicated to the great man who infused India with new vigour during the British Raj.
In the video, PM Modi can be heard saying, "Swami Vivekanand also used to say that India's aspirations are dependent on the youth's character and their commitment and intellectualism. Swami Vivekanand's guidance is a great inspiration for India's youth."
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"Swami Vivekanand's two messages should be a part of every Indian youth -- institution and innovation. The institution is made when we expand our ideas and work with team spirit. Every youth should expand his individual success into team success. This team spirit will carry forward India towards the goal of Viksit Bharat," PM Modi narrated in the video clip.
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