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Sunset view of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanniyakumari, India.
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PM Modi Highlights Global Legacy of Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Swami Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago address, noting its global influence and its reflection of India’s cultural ethos.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Swami Vivekananda’s iconic 1893 address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, describing it as a historic moment that projected Indian thought onto the world stage.

He emphasized that the speech’s enduring global impact continues to embody India’s civilisational ethos, underscoring the relevance of Vivekananda’s message in today’s international discourse.

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Why This Matters

Modi’s reference to Vivekananda signals the government’s intent to foreground historic Indian contributions as part of contemporary national identity, reinforcing the narrative of India’s longstanding cultural influence abroad.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from Kolkata Today. View primary release ↗
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