India, Jan. 13 -- President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary.

He was born on January 12, 1863, as Narendranath Dutta in then Calcutta. His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Youth Day.

"A timeless visionary and spiritual icon, he preached that inner strength and service to humanity were foundations of a meaningful life. He carried India's eternal wisdom to the world," President Murmu said in a social media post.

She said Vivekananda instilled national pride among Indians, and his teachings will continue to inspire humanity. Vice-President Radha Krishnan paid floral tributes to Swa...