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PM Narendra Modi to unveil Swami Vivekananda’s statue on JNU campus today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today will virtually unveil a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil (through video-conference) the life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda installed on the university campus on November 12, at 6:30 pm. The unveiling of the statue will be preceded by a program on Swami Vivekananda,” the VC M Jagadesh Kumar said in an official statement on Sunday.

“Swami Vivekananda is one of the most beloved intellectuals and spiritual leaders India has been fortunate to produce. He enthused the youth with his message of freedom, development, harmony, and peace in India. The statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed on the university campus with the support of JNU alumni,” he added.

Meanwhile, Mr. Narendra Modi has tweeted on his official account and wrote, ” At 6:30 this evening, will unveil a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus and share my thoughts on the occasion. The programme will be held via video conferencing. I look forward to the programme this evening”.

The Prime Minister has always held the view that the ideals of Swami Vivekananda are as relevant today as they were during Swami Ji’s lifetime.

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