PM Narendra Modi will unveil a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Jawaharlal Nehru University through video-conferencing on November 12, as per the statement by JNU vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar.
“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, VC said in an official statement on Sunday.
“Swami Vivekananda 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,” he added.
Last year, objectionable messages, mostly directed towards right-wing outfits, were found written on the pedestal of the statue on the JNU campus as protests against hostel feel hike were underway.
The statue is located at the varsity’s administrative block, where students were protesting the increase in hostel fee.
The unveiling of the statue will be preceded by a programme on Swami Vivekananda.
