Agartala, Jan. 12 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that only a strong nation can build a strong society, and that Swami Vivekananda believed the confidence and contributions of the youth would determine the country's future.

He said today's youth are the primary driver of the country's and state's future progress.

Saha said this while inaugurating the state-level National Youth Festival at Nazrul Kalakshetra today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the purpose of celebrating National Youth Day is to awaken national consciousness and patriotism among the youth and to spread Swamiji's ideals among the younger generation.

"Swami Vivekananda was a pioneer of awakening, a thinker, and a leader of the...