PM pays tributes to Vivekananda

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 12 2015 | 3:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, saying he was his "personal inspiration" and his thoughts and ideals have influenced him deeply.
"On his birth anniversary, I bow to Swami Vivekananda. He is a personal inspiration, whose thoughts and ideals have influenced me deeply," Modi tweeted.
He described 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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First Published: Jan 12 2015 | 3:35 PM IST

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