January 12, 2015
Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts still relevant today: Mamata Banerjee
To commemorate the 153rd birthday of Swami Vivekananda in a befitting manner, a 3day “Vivek Chetna Utsav” is being celebrated all over the state.
On the first day of the programme the State Government observed “Khel Dibas”, to promote excellence in sports and games among our youth along the ideals of Swami ji.
West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee paid homage to the great icon on social media as well. On Sunday evening she tweeted that January 12, the 153rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda has been declared State Government holiday.
She also tweeted a few quotes by Swami ji:
Many sayings from Swami Vivekananda inspire us. Here is one of my favourite pic.twitter.com/ZdLkFChrEt
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 11, 2015
On Swami Vivekananda’s 153rd bday, here is another inspirational saying: All power is there within you. You can do anything and everything.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 12, 2015
Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts of over 100 years ago still so meaningful today: To do good and to be good, that’s the whole of religion.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 12, 2015
Mamata Banerjee also tweeted that Trinamool will celebrate occasion in every block. The newly formed Jai Hind Bahini has taken up initiatives like Prabhat Pheri, seminars, debates, cultural programmes etc. throughout the State.
