PM Modi said that Swami Vivekananda was his "personal inspiration".
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, saying he was his "personal inspiration" and his thoughts and ideals have influenced him deeply.
PM Modi tweeted,
He described Swami Vivekananda as "one of the most prolific thinkers and a guiding light who took India's message to the entire world."
The day is being celebrated as the 'Youth Day'.
"Let us pledge to leave no stone unturned to integrate our youth in India's progress and ensure youth-led development across the Nation," the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi tweeted,
On his birth anniversary, I bow to Swami Vivekananda. He is a personal inspiration, whose thoughts & ideals have influenced me deeply.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2015
He described Swami Vivekananda as "one of the most prolific thinkers and a guiding light who took India's message to the entire world."
The day is being celebrated as the 'Youth Day'.
"Let us pledge to leave no stone unturned to integrate our youth in India's progress and ensure youth-led development across the Nation," the Prime Minister said.
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