New Delhi, July 2, 2024: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a marathon 45-hour meditation session at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a new debate ignites in the political arena. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has cast doubt on Modi’s comprehension of Swami Vivekananda’s profound teachings.
Yechury’s critique centers on Vivekananda’s poignant message delivered at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions, emphasizing the virtues of cooperation, integration, and harmony. Quoting Vivekananda’s timeless words, “Help and not Fight, Assimilation and not Destruction, Harmony and Peace and not Dissension,” Yechury challenges Modi’s alignment with these principles.
The timing of Yechury’s remarks injects additional fervor into the already charged atmosphere surrounding the impending final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. As Modi immerses himself in introspection on the sacred grounds of Vivekananda’s memorial, Yechury’s scrutiny serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring relevance of Vivekananda’s teachings in the fabric of Indian politics.
