Mangalore : College students in large number participated in ‘The Run for Bharat’ rally from the Jyothi circle on September 11, Wednesday organized to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

The rally organized by Swami Vivekananda 150th birth anniversary celebration committee was concluded at Central Maidan. The rally was held to mark the historic speech made by Swami Vivekananda in Chicago on September 11, 1893.

Dattatreya Hosabale, general secretary of RSS National committee said that the young generation must join together and work for the welfare of the country.

Even in his absence, Vivekananda’s principles and simplicity is still alive in the hearts of people. Further the youths must take responsibility awaken the World.

The dignitaries paid a floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda’s portrait.

Corporation bank AGM Govinda Pai, Karnataka Bank Chief manager Srinivas Deshpande, MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik and others were present.