Narendra Modi’s participation in 1993 Swami Vivekananda Centenary Celebration in USA

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PM Modi Story                      (Narrated by: Hasmukh Patel, NRI- USA)

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) celebrated the centenary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, USA in 1893.

A young Narendra Modi was invited to the US as a promising politician. Shri Hasmukh Patel, an RSS Pracharak who accompanied Shri Narendra Modi on the trip, recalled its significance. He said Shri Modi, then a dedicated RSS Pracharak, organised a youth conference during the event.

The gathering was held in a large hall with an expansive outdoor, where a symbolic march was organised. Leading the march, a Swayamsevak held the Indian national flag high as the traditional music from the Ghosh (RSS musical band) filled the air.
Shri Patel said the event was a grand affair with 15,000-20,000 people attending it. The celebration left a lasting impression also because of Shri Modi’s role in mobilizing and inspiring the youth.

His participation in this event is a testament to his commitment to the values of Swami Vivekananda and his dedication to the Indian diaspora abroad, Shri Hasmukh Patel added.