On the commemoration of Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, a prominent figure celebrated for his influence on the youth, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her best wishes. In a post shared on micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Mamata shared a heartfelt picture of herself alongside the statue of Swami Vivekananda, captioning it with a tribute on the occasion of his birthday, expressing deep reverence.
Notably, Swami Vivekananda is remembered in history as a scholar who regarded service to humanity as his supreme religion. Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, he gained international recognition through his eloquent speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, which resonated with the youth.
Swami Vivekananda's legacy endures, leading the nation to celebrate his birthday as 'Youth Day,' and he established the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 dedicated to service and charity to humanity, naming it after his guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 12, 2024