Dehradun, Jan. 12 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off the 'Swadeshi Sankalp Run' from Gandhi Park in Dehradun, organised to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

A large number of youths participated in the run, reflecting enthusiasm and commitment towards the ideals of nationalism and self-reliance.

Addressing the gathering, CM Dhami extended his greetings to the youth on the occasion and paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda, describing him as the "torchbearer of India's great spiritual and cultural traditions and a constant source of inspiration for the younger generation.

"My dear young brothers and sisters, who have gathered here on the occasion of the Swadeshi Sankalp Run, first of all, ...