Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering after virtually unveiling the statue of Swami Vivekananda at JNU campus, in New Delhi, on November 12, 2020. PTI file
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 16
BJP General Secretary CT Ravi has demanded that JNU be named after Swami Vivekananda.
Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Swami Vivekananda on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Ravi today said: “It is Swami Vivekananda who stood for the “Idea of Bharat”. His philosophy & values signify the “Strength of Bharat”.
“It is only right that Jawaharlal Nehru University be renamed as Swami Vivekananda University.
“Life of Bharat’s patriotic Saint will inspire generations to come”.
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