New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary.

In a post on X, Kharge remembered Swami Vivekananda as a great thinker and philosopher who continues to inspire India's youth.

"Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on National Youth Day. Today is the birth anniversary of India's great thinker and philosopher,Swami Vivekananda ji. He is a symbol of Indian life values and an invaluable source of inspiration for our youth. As a tribute to Swami ji's thoughts and ideals, Shri Rajiv Gandhi had declared this day as "National Youth Day." Some excerpts from his historic speech delivered at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, America, in 18...