PM Modi to unveil Swami Vivekananda’s statue on JNU campus

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus on Thursday, November 12. PM Modi will unveil the statue of Swami Vivekananda at 6:30 pm through video-conferencing.

In an official statement, Jagadesh Kumar also said the unveiling of the statue will be preceded by a programme on Swami Vivekananda.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil (through video-conference) the life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda installed in the university campus on November 12, at 6:30 pm. The unveiling of the statue will be preceded by a programme on Swami Vivekananda,” JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar said.

Speaking about Swami Vivekananda, the JNU Vice-Chancellor said that he is is one of the most beloved intellectuals and spiritual leaders India has been fortunate to produce.

“He enthused the youth with his message of freedom, development, harmony and peace in India. The statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed in the university campus with the support of JNU alumni,” Jagadesh Kumar said.

The official statement said, “JNU Is grateful that on this occasion the Prime Minister has kindly consented to address the JNU community and, through it, the wider world.” The statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed on the JNU campus with the support of JNU aluminide.