Bhubaneswar, Jan. 12 -- Odisha on Monday marked National Youth Day with Vande Mataram sung across educational institutions.

Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted the significance of Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, saying it's a celebration of youth power.

"On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand Ji, we are celebrating National Youth Day. On this historic day, all the educational institutions in Odisha sang Vande Mataram at 11 AM, followed by a floral tribute to Swami Vevekanad Ji in all the schools and colleges on this day," Suraj said.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and extended greetings to the country's youth.

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