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Sep 11, 2022 • 9 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X
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On this day in 1893, #SwamiVivekananda delivered the famous Chicago speech. Presenting some archives culled from the pages of PM @narendramodi's history

Here Modi discusses how Vivekananda explained Advaita to the Western world.

[Audio excerpt, Sangh Shiksha Varg in Pune, 1985]
#SwamiVivekananda had a profound influence on young Modi's mind, inspiring him to dedicate his life to service.

A journey of inner discovery began at the Ramakrishna Mission, where Modi lived with sadhus and saints. During his stay, he got to spend time in Vivekananda's chamber.
What are duties or Kartavya?

A voracious reader by mind and a curious young man at heart, Modi collected #SwamiVivekananda's quotes in his diary. Modi regularly discussed the philosophy and contributions of the Hindu monk with youngsters.

[Handwritten, Personal Diary]
The message of national unity & integrity was proclaimed through the Ekta Yatra, which commenced in 1991 from Kanyakumari. Modi was given the huge responsibility of organizing the 45-day Yatra.

[Narendra Modi & Murli Manohar Joshi at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari]
In 1993 Modi was invited to attend the Global Vision 2000 convention in Washington DC for the centenary celebrations of #SwamiVivekananda’s 1893 speech at the World Parliament of religions.

10,000 delegates from 60 countries attended.

[Narendra Modi at Global Vision 2000, USA]
Modi hosted a youth conclave during Vivekananda's Chicago speech centennial. Youngsters marched with Indian flags flying high, accompanied by a band.

Here's a thank-you note addressed to Modi by a group that participated in celebrations of #SwamiVivekananda's arrival in the West
#SwamiVivekananda was a philosophical influence on Modi's efforts to awaken national pride.

During his travels abroad, Modi took the message of Vivekananda with him. People from the Indian diaspora were often drawn to him to discuss the ideas & teachings of the great saint.
As a tribute to #SwamiVivekananda's landmark Chicago speech at the World Parliament of Religions, then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi carried out a massive Yatra across Gujarat which commenced on 11th September 2012.

[Swami Vivekananda Yuva Vikas Yatra, Gujarat, 2012]
The World’s Congress: Religions at the World’s Columbian Exposition. A book commemorating #SwamiVivekananda's speech to the World Religions Summit of 1893.

The rare book was gifted to PM Narendra Modi by President Barack Obama.

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Dec 30, 2023
"The Ram Mandir shall be built at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi only, the place where Ram was born. No power in the world can stop the Ram temple from being built,"

[Narendra Modi, audio extract from 'Lok Adalat Ma Ayodhya']

During the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, @narendramodi delivered many powerful speeches. One, titled 'Lok Adalat Ma Ayodhya,' was especially impactful. It resonated so well with the public that the speech was recorded and thousands of cassette copies were sold for people to listen to it again and again.

As the nation celebrates #नए_भारत_की_नई_अयोध्या, we explore the decades-long journey of Narendra Modi in the centuries-long struggle for the Ram Mandir..
As a swayamsevak in RSS, @narendramodi played a crucial role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, focused on reclaiming Lord Rama's birthplace in Ayodhya. His involvement spans nearly six decades, dating back to the 1970s.

Many Yatras were conducted throughout India for awakening and revivalism....India Today issue dated May 31, 1986
In an article in Sadhana magazine from 1989, @narendramodi wrote about his vision behind the importance of the cause of Ram Mandir construction and its contribution to awakening national consciousness and uniting India.

"Today, the Ramshila has become a symbol of national consciousness, and those opposing the cause may feel uneasy. Ramshila's significance extends beyond the construction of the Ram temple; it has become the faith in the hearts of millions. Just like Lokmanya Tilak's Ganeshotsav nurtured national consciousness during the freedom movement, and Mahatma Gandhi's charkha, created a world of devotional sentiments through 'Swarajya with Charkha,' going beyond mere economic support. Similarly, in the fifth decade of independence, Ramshila has become the foundation stone of national consciousness....

To build a future India, a united India, there is a need to reconstruct those symbols that connect hearts, not those that break them. The reconstruction of Ram Janmabhoomi has also become a symbol of the message of unity by dissolving hatred. It is important to take Tulsidas' line 'राम काज करिबे को आतुर (राजकाज नहीं)' to heart today..."

Today, India is witnessing the realization of this vision with #नए_भारत_की_नई_अयोध्या under the leadership of Narendra Modi.Image
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Dec 11, 2023
As the historic judgment on Article 370 shapes the path forward for the @narendramodi government's #NayaJammuKashmir, let's delve into the archives and look back at the time when the seeds of this decision were planted in the mind of a young Narendra Modi.

The removal of Article 370, while rooted in a nationalist framework, unfolds across multiple layers and is more intricate than it may initially seem. Narendra Modi, a leader known for making policy decisions based on practical experiences, applied a similar approach to the Kashmir issue. He realized early on that achieving true integration of J&K with the rest of the nation required addressing and eliminating the discrimination perpetuated by Article 370. Narendra Modi understood that this discrimination had far-reaching implications in legislative, societal, cultural, and daily aspects of the lives of the people in J&K.

Land integration alone was insufficient; the integration of Kashmir's people into India was imperative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Srinagar’s Dal Jheel on 3rd February, 2019.
Early Years as a Crucible for Modi's Kashmir Understanding

@narendramodi possessed a comprehensive understanding of Kashmir's issues, backed by both book knowledge and firsthand on-ground experiences.

For instance, in a 1984-85 speech at the Sangh Shiksha Varg in Pune, when he was an RSS worker, Narendra Modi highlighted the discrimination embedded in the land laws of the region, specifically pointing to Articles 370 and 35A.

Later, as a BJP worker, he came to know of the challenges in the region through direct interactions with locals while traversing the state. These engagements occurred during a period of heightened terrorism in the late 1980s and early 1990s in the region.

#NayaJammuKashmir
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Ekta Yatra in 1992: The Challenging Landscape of Terrorism

In 1992, BJP leader @narendramodi was entrusted with the responsibility of organizing the Ekta Yatra, a 45-day-long journey that commenced from the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari, and traversed through 14 states to reach Kashmir, often referred to as the crown jewel of India. This period was particularly tumultuous in the history of Jammu & Kashmir in particular and in India in general.

The Ekta Yatra gained added significance during these challenging times, as terrorists openly opposed the hoisting of the tricolour on Kashmiri soil. In the face of opposition from political adversaries, Narendra Modi held a clear view:

"No one should ask us to stop this journey….Our destination is Srinagar, and we unequivocally possess the right to do so. The tricolour flag will be proudly hoisted in Kashmir, an integral part of India."

#NayaJammuKashmir



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Sep 28, 2022
Modi drinking chai with Lata 'didi'.

In 2013, Modi was invited to inaugurate a super-speciality hospital in Pune dedicated to the late Deenanath Mangeshkar.

It was in 2013 when on meeting Modi, the Queen of Melody said - 'I pray to God that we see Narendra Bhai as PM'.
'Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery', a recently released book, includes a Foreword by the late Lata Mangeshkar narrating her interactions with Modi.

The 92-year-old artist describes how she saw Narendra 'bhai' not as a conventional politician, but as a leader with intent & action.
'In every part of the country, people think of him as a family member'

In the Foreword, late Lata Mangeshkar ji also recounts her 2013 meeting with Modi, which organically evolved into a bond that was like that of a brother and sister.

[Source: Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery]
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