Universities commemorate Vivekananda's 153rd birth anniv

Lectures, debates and exhibitions among other events today marked the celebrations of the 153rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in various universities in the national capital.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) had asked all the varsities to hold events at their respective campuses to commemorate Vivekananda's contribution to society.
BJP MPs Meenakshi Lekhi and Ramesh Bidhuri participated in a discussion on the 'Applied Aspects of Swami Vivekananda's Philosophy' at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
"Present problems in the country can be resolved only through active participation of youth and Vivekananda's philosophies can be a guiding light for the students," Lekhi said.
Jamia Millia Islamia had organised an exhibition on the life and works of Swami Vivekananda.

The exhibition depicted the contribution of Vivekananda to education, Indian Independence, unitarianism and rights of women.
"Besides audio-visuals, the exhibition displayed a wide range of inspirational documents comprising photographs, speeches, famous quotes and a biographical sketch," according to an official release.
While the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) paid floral tributes to Vivekandanda at a statue of the visionary located at the varsity's arts faculty, Zakir Hussain College organised a series of activities which included a documentary film screening.