Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday attended a “Youth Leadership Conclave 2024” organized by the Pragya Foundation at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra International Auditorium in Panjabari, Guwahati. The event was held correlating with the birth anniversary of the great philosopher and monk Swami Vivekananda.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma, referring to Swami Vivekananda as one of the greatest thinkers and philosophers of all time to have been born in the Indian subcontinent, said his teachings remain relevant in 21st century as well. He said Swami Vivekananda’s undying faith towards the innate qualities of Indian civilization and culture continue to motivate youths of this generation. Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said it is the duty of today’s youths to take their nation to new heights of glory through the medium of knowledge and wisdom. Referring to the importance Indian civilization has been attaching to justice and truthfulness, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said it is due to these qualities that the subcontinent’s culture and civilization have managed to remain relevant for more than 5,000 years.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said that every individual takes birth with a definite purpose of life. One must have a purpose in life and achieve glory by fulfilling that purpose so that he or she is remembered for ages.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said the youths of today, having been born in “Amrit Kaal”, have the rare opportunity to contribute towards their country’s forward march on all fronts. The youths of Assam must strive to transform for overall positive development in the State by making use of the opportunities available in front of them, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said. He exuded confidence Assam will move towards a new dawn backed by collective strength of the State’s youth-force. We should work to ensure that in 10 years from now, Assam is able to transform itself into one of the top-10 States in terms of economic strength, the Chief Minister said.
Today’s event was also attended by Chairman of Pragya Foundation Jitul Sonowal, the trustees of Pragya Foundation, Political Secretary to Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Pabitra Margherita, the Prabharis of various districts along with a host of senior functionaries of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.