Youth power key to nation’s future: CM

Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Monday said that only a strong nation can build a strong society, and Swami Vivekananda believed that the confidence and contribution of the youth will determine the future of the country.

He said that today's youth are the main driving force for the future progress of the country and the state.

Dr Saha said this while inaugurating the state-level National Youth Festival at Nazrul Kalakshetra today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the purpose of celebrating National Youth Day is to awaken national consciousness and patriotism among the youth and to spread Swamiji's ideals among the younger generation.

“Swami Vivekananda was a pioneer of awakening, a thinker, and a leader of the times. Swamiji's thoughts, ideas, and love for the country are very relevant even in the present time. Swamiji's ideology inspires us. Youth is the best time of a person. It is during this time that one's inner talent and strength develop,” he said.

The Chief Minister told the youth present that the significance of Youth Day lies in carrying Swamiji's ideals into daily activities.

“Therefore, we have to follow Swamiji's ideals and evaluate ourselves as well. Positive changes in the country are achieved by giving the right direction to the youth power. The youth society is the main strength of the country, and the biggest repository of this strength is our country, India,” said Dr. Saha.

Referring to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, the Chief Minister further said that Swami Vivekananda said, Serving people is service to God. Therefore, the youth society should not only be educated academically, but also devote themselves to serving people, serving the country, and serving society. Only then will the meaning of human life be realized.

“We all have to be educated in real education. The greatness of Youth Day lies in living a disciplined life, serving people, acquiring real education, and loving the country,” said Dr Saha.

The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, has also taken various steps to develop the youth power of the country.

The Chief Minister shed light on various aspects of Swamiji's life for the youth and said that Swamiji wanted a healthy and strong youth society to develop in the country.

Sports Minister Tinku Roy, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. P. K. Chakraborty, Director L. Darlong, and My Bharat State Director Bimal Kumar Saha were also present.