Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today flagged-off the 'Swami Vivekanand Sahitya Rath' as part of the year long celebrations of Swami Vivekanand's 150th birth anniversary.
Speaking on the occasion, Badal said Swami Vivekanand was a great visionary who enlightened the souls of Indian youth.
He assured members of the organising committee constituted for commemoration of Vivekanand's 150th birth anniversary that the state government would extend full cooperation in observing this event.
The Chief Minister also released two books -- 'Patriot Monk' and 'Swami Vivekanand Ke Sapno Ka Bharat' written on the life, philosophy and works of Swami Vivekanand.
