PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary, praising his unmatched contribution to Indian culture, spirituality and national consciousness. He said Vivekananda's inspiring thoughts continue to guide young people and strengthen the vision of a developed India

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary and said his contribution to giving global recognition to Indian culture, spirituality and national consciousness is incomparable.

Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, and died on July 4, 1902.

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“Millions of salutations to Swami Vivekananda Ji on his Nirvana Diwas. His contribution to giving global recognition to Indian culture, spirituality and national consciousness is incomparable,” Modi said on X in Hindi.

The Prime Minister said Swami Vivekananda’s intellect and inspiring thoughts continue to guide millions of young people even today.

“His spiritual messages will continue to provide new energy and direction to the country in realising the resolve of building a developed India,” he said.

Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission.

He gained international recognition with his historic speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, where he propagated the ideals of social service and humanitarianism as the highest virtues.