Amit Shah Remembers Swami Vivekananda’s Inspirational Thoughts on National Youth Day

GG News Bureau

New Delhi, 12^th Jan. On the National Youth Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah recalled how Swami Vivekananda made the whole world flourish with the values of Indian culture and awakened a new consciousness among the youth for nation-building with his inspirational thoughts.

“Swami Vivekananda, the inspiration of every Indian, made the whole world flourish with the values of Indian culture and awakened a new consciousness among the youth for nation-building with his inspirational thoughts. I bow down to him on his birth anniversary and wish everyone a very Happy National Youth Day,” Shah tweeted.

The birth anniversary of one of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders, Swami Vivekananda is commemorated across the country as National Youth Day.

National Youth Day is celebrated to mark the teachings and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. A towering spiritual philosopher, Vivekananda, was born in 1863 in Kolkata and is credited for popularizing the Vedantic ideas. The decision to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s birthday as National Youth Day was taken in 1984, and it was first marked on January 12, 1985.