Mangaluru: “Swamy Vivekananda is one among few people whose thoughts will lead youth towards success. If his thoughts reached effectively to each people then India will definitely shine worldwide,” said district in-charge Minister Ramanath Rai.

He was speaking after inaugurating Swamy Vivekanada’s 154th birth anniversary and National Youth Day on Thursday organised by district administration, Indian Red Cross, Mangaluru University Red Cross Unit and DK College Education Department.

“Youth should follow the path shown by Swamy Vivekanada. Upcoming generation also should also be well known of his thoughts,” he said.

ADC Kumar, ZP CEO Dr M R Ravi, Indian Red Cross state President Basrur Rajiv Shetty and others were present.