President Draupadi Murmu. (file photo)
Digital Desk, New Delhi. President Draupadi Murmu has paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary on Monday. Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Youth Day. In an internet media post, the President said that Swami Vivekananda was a timeless, visionary and spiritual person.
He preached that inner strength and service to humanity are the foundation of a meaningful life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. He said that my respectful tribute to Swami Vivekananda, a powerful source of inspiration for Indian youth, on his birth anniversary. His personality and work will continuously infuse new energy into the determination of a developed India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda and Rajmata Jijabai, mother of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji, on their birth anniversary.
Swami Vivekananda was the greatest international ambassador of India's culture: CJI
Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, saying he was a great international ambassador of India's culture and philosophy. Justice Surya Kant said this while talking to reporters after inaugurating the blood donation camp jointly organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Advocates Council in the court premises here.
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