Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 11: Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, today paid tribute to the enduring thoughts and wisdom of Swami Vivekananda, emphasizing their eternal relevance in shaping India’s future and highlighted the profound impact his teachings continue to have on the nation’s ethos.
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The senior BJP leader was speaking after inaugurating the statue of Swami Vivekananda in the premises of Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Charitable Hospital here at Ambphalla today.
On the occasion, management of Swami Vivekananda Hospital, Jammu, senior doctors and prominent citizens of Jammu city were present. Senior BJP leaders who accompanied Kavinder Gupta included Sat Sharma, Vinay Gupta, Narendra Koki, Ankush Gupta, Bharat Bushan, Vishal, Rajinder, Dinesh Gupta, Kuldeep Magotra, Suneet Raina, Parduman Singh, Purnima Sharma, Sanjita Dogra, Bipna Manhas, Anita Gandotra, Suman Raina, Aarti Thakur Koul, Sunita Raina, Updesh Andotra and Indu Puri.
As India is going to celebrate the National Youth Day on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary tomorrow, the senior BJP leader urged the youth to draw inspiration from the revered spiritual leader’s ideals and contribute towards building a stronger, self-reliant and culturally rich nation.
The senior BJP leader affirmed the Modi Government’s commitment in promoting Swami Vivekananda’s teachings through educational initiatives, cultural programmes, and events that encourage the youth to connect with their roots and uphold the country’s glorious heritage.
It is noteworthy to mention that the statue of Swami Vivekananda was generously donated by Kavinder Gupta.
Earlier, Dr Subhash Gupta, chief patron of the Hospital and former Principal GMC Jammu, informed that the Hospital is providing charitable medical services to the poor and needy people at affordable rates irrespective of cast, colour, creed and religion of the patients.
Among those who were present include Amar Chand Gupta, senior vice president, Atma Saroop Gupta vice president, B.B Gupta general secretary, B.S Jamwal, secretary, Mohan Singh Chauhan, Dr Satya Dev Gupta, Dr Brij Mohan Gupta, Dr S.L Dr Neeraj Puri, Dr Dharamveer Chopra, Dr Sachin Gupta, Shankar Dutt Sharma, Dr Jatinder Gupta and Dr. Ramesh Gupta (Administrator).