Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda by offering flowers to his portrait at the Chief Minister's residence on the occasion of his birth anniversary today. He extended his heartfelt greetings to the youth of the state on National Youth Day. He stated that Swami Vivekananda's life and thoughts continue to be the greatest source of energy, direction, and self-confidence for India's youth.
Chief Minister Sai stated that Swami Vivekananda instilled in the youth the belief that they are the architects of their own future. His thoughts inspired them to make service, self-confidence, and patriotism their life's purpose. Today, as India moves toward the Amritkaal, Vivekananda's teachings guide young people to become responsible, self-reliant, and nationally conscious citizens. He stated that it is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh that Swami Vivekananda's life was also connected to Raipur. His time spent here gives a special identity to the state's cultural consciousness and ideological tradition.

Chief Minister Sai expressed confidence that the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda will continue to inspire the coming generations and the youth of the entire country including Chhattisgarh will play a leading role in serving the society, nation and humanity by adopting his ideals.