On National Youth Day, Murmu recalls Vivekananda’s call for service and nation-building

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Jan. 6, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu in a group picture with students from Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the National Integration Tour, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (@rashtrapatibhvn/X via PTI Photo) (PTI01_06_2026_000125B)

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, saying he instilled national pride among Indians and inspired the youth to contribute to nation-building.

Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, as Narendranath Dutta in then Calcutta. His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Youth Day.

“A timeless visionary and spiritual icon, he preached that inner strength and service to humanity were foundations of a meaningful life. He carried India’s eternal wisdom to the world,” Murmu said in a post on X.

The President said Vivekananda instilled national pride among Indians, and his teachings will continue to inspire humanity. PTI AKV VN VN

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