Recalling Swami Vivekananda's conviction in youths' power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted the young generation to "reveal that power", while lauding them for leading "new stream of innovations" in the country.
Mentioning some of his government's most crucial steps, including annulment of Article 370 of the Constitution and surgical and air strikes against Pakistan, the prime minister said "Our government is with young spirits and dreams."
Describing Vivekenanda's birthday as "the day to take new inspiration and resolve for every Indian youths who are building new India through their ability", Modi said, In form of Swami Vivekananda, India got such an energy on this day, which is still keeping our country energetic."
"Swami Vivekananda saw India's youth power as a strong link to its glorious past and future," he said
Taking note of youths' multifaceted contribution in nation-building, the prime minister said, "The new stream of innovation, equations and startups are being led by the youths of the country today. India has come in the top three position in the startup ecosystem of the world."
If this dream has come true in India, it is because of the power of youths of India. The youths of India have associated their dreams with the needs, hopes and aspirations of the country. Today the youths of the country are making new apps so that it helps in making one's own life easier and also contributes in nation's welfare."
Emphasising upon the youths' role in the nation-building, the prime minister said "A new India is being built today with the ability of the youths."