Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti, celebrated across the country as National Youth Day, highlighting the spiritual leader’s enduring influence on India’s youth and nation-building.
In a message shared on social media, Raksha Mantri described Swami Vivekananda as a visionary who placed young people at the centre of India’s destiny. He noted that Vivekananda’s teachings, deeply rooted in India’s spiritual and cultural traditions, continue to inspire generations with values of strength, character and selfless service.
The Raksha Mantri highlighted that Swami Vivekananda’s ideals remain a guiding force in India’s collective resolve to build a strong, self-reliant and developed nation.
On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, celebrated as National Youth Day, I pay my humble tributes to a visionary who placed the youth at the centre of India’s destiny. Rooted deeply in India’s spiritual and cultural traditions, his message of strength, character and…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 12, 2026