PM Narendra Modi, online through Video Conferencing will unveil a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) on Thursday.
VC M Jagadesh Kumar said, “Prime Minister will unveil (through video-conference) the life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda installed in the university campus on November 12, at 6:30 pm. The unveiling of the statue will be preceded by a program on Swami Vivekananda”.
He also mentioned that “Swami Vivekananda is one of the most beloved intellectuals and spiritual leaders India has been fortunate to produce. He enthused the youth with his message of freedom, development, harmony, and peace in India. The statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed on the university campus with the support of JNU alumni”.
We're very happy that Swami Vivekananda's statue will be inaugurated today by our PM & I'm very confident that teachings of Swami Ji will be followed by JNU & the University will remain an active partner in transforming our country into atmanirbhar bharat: Jagadesh Kumar, JNU VC pic.twitter.com/JJe5T9GfGb
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2020
PM Modi has always had a view that the ideals of Swami Vivekananda are as important today as they were during the lifetime of Swami Vivekananda.
PM Modi has often highlighted that helping the people and empowerment of youth fortify the nation physically, mentally, and spiritually as well as improve the global figure of India.
