Is PM Modi a Modern Day Vivekananda?

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Key Takeaways
- PM Modi is celebrated for embodying Vivekananda's ideals.
- His leadership highlights the importance of determination and vision.
- Significant reforms include 'Make in India' and 'Digital India'.
- PM Modi's social welfare initiatives reflect compassionate governance.
- Direct engagement with citizens through 'Mann Ki Baat' is impactful.
Chennai, Oct 8 (NationPress) The Tamil Nadu chapter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an exemplar of Swami Vivekananda's principles, marking his 25 years of leadership.
In a statement, BJP state spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad remarked that PM Modi's life stands as a remarkable testament to unwavering commitment and hard work, motivating young Indians to aspire high and persevere through challenges.
Born in Vadnagar, Gujarat, to humble beginnings, PM Modi faced early difficulties, assisting at his father’s tea stall before ascending through the ranks of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and later leading Gujarat's transformation as chief minister from 2001 to 2014.
Prasad emphasized significant milestones achieved during Modi's tenure as Gujarat CM, such as the Vibrant Gujarat investor summits and the Jyotigram Yojana for round-the-clock rural power, highlighting them as benchmarks for inclusive development and modern governance.
Since assuming the role of Prime Minister in 2014, he has initiated nationwide reforms like 'Make in India', 'Digital India', and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', all designed to bolster India's self-sufficiency and empower the youth.
"PM Modi's journey illustrates that no aspiration is too grand when supported by resolve and foresight," the statement asserted.
The BJP leader also acknowledged PM Modi for positioning India at the forefront of clean energy through the International Solar Alliance and for pioneering smart infrastructure projects such as bullet trains and contemporary urban development.
Social welfare initiatives, including Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and free COVID-19 vaccinations, were cited as evidence of his empathetic governance.
Prasad pointed out PM Modi's capacity to engage directly with the populace through his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' program and his endeavors to rejuvenate India's cultural heritage through projects like the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, the Statue of Unity, and the global promotion of yoga and Ayurveda.
Describing PM Modi as a living embodiment of Vivekananda, Prasad encouraged youth to study the leader’s life as a guide for personal achievement and public service.
"PM Modi's guiding principle of 'Seva aur Samarpan' calls upon India's youth to construct a Viksit Bharat - a developed, proud, and self-assured nation," the statement concluded.