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Dimapur, January 31
Shri Ramakrishna Society (SRS), Duncan, Dimapur, observed the National Youth Day with the administrator of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), H Atokhe Aye, as the chief guest on January 31. National Youth Day actually falls on January 12 coinciding with the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. However, SRS postponed the 154th birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda to January 31.
Speaking at the programme, Atokhe noted that the birthday of the social reformer, philosopher and great thinker was of great importance in the academic calendar of schools and colleges all over the country. Atokhe said the programme would be meaningless if one simply observes the day and let go without getting motivated by following the Swami’s ideals.
“His (Vivekananda) ideals have motivated numerous youth organizations and it is with the objective of promoting youth in the field of art, culture and education and to generate moral values that the day is observed,” he added.
He said Dimapur is fortunate to have various organizations associated with the movement of Ramakrishna mission which are running several educational institutions. He urged the students in such institutions to take the lead and be the examples of the philosophy and the ideals for which the Swami lived and worked.
On the occasion, Atokhe called upon various organizations/ associations with the Ramakrishna mission to continue their emphasis on educating the youth who have the ability of transforming the country.
Guest of honour, Prof (retd) KP Avikasit also spoke during the programme and enlightened the students on the life of Swami Vivekananda.
The programme was marked by various songs and paying rich tribute to Swami Vivekananda.
