**Summary:**
On September 11, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's 1893 address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. The Prime Minister highlighted the speech as a watershed moment emphasizing harmony and universal brotherhood and a celebrated and inspiring moment in Indian history. Shri Modi conveyed this message via a post on X, referencing the ideals of Indian culture articulated on the world stage by Swami Vivekananda. The Prime Minister's statement was released by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2165501. Additional information regarding Swami Vivekananda's speeches at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893 can be found at: https:belurmath.orgswamivivekanandaspeechesattheparliamentofreligionschicago1893
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India, responsible for administrative and policy matters.
Swami Vivekananda: An influential Indian Hindu monk and philosopher.
World Parliament of Religions: A global interfaith dialogue event.
Chicago, Illinois: City in Illinois, USA, location of the World Parliament of Religions in 1893.
Narendra Modi: The current Prime Minister of India.
X: Social media platform, previously known as Twitter.
Indian culture: The culture of India, including its traditions, values, and beliefs.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at
the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago in 1893
Posted On: 11 SEP 2025 8:49AM by PIB Delhi
On the solemn occasion of the 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at the World
Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said it was a watershed moment
which emphasised harmony and universal brotherhood. He further added that it was truly among the most
celebrated and inspiring moments in our history.
Shri Modi in a post on X wrote:
“This speech by Swami Vivekananda, delivered in Chicago on this day in 1893, is widely regarded as a
watershed moment. Emphasising harmony and universal brotherhood, he passionately spoke about the ideals
of Indian culture on the world stage. It is truly among the most celebrated and inspiring moments in our
history.
https://belurmath.org/swami-vivekananda-speeches-at-the-parliament-of-religions-chicago-1893/“
This speech by Swami Vivekananda, delivered in Chicago on this day in 1893, is widely regarded
as a watershed moment. Emphasising harmony and universal brotherhood, he passionately spoke
about the ideals of Indian culture on the world stage. It is truly among the most celebrated…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2025
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2165501)