The Lok Sabha speaker underscored that the message and teachings of Swami Vivekananda transcend “geographical barriers” and time
Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda in Mexico. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Birla revealed that it is the first statue of Swami Vivekananda in Latin America and emphasized that the statue will be a “source of inspiration for people,” particularly the youth of the region, to work and bring change that will “take their country to new prime.” The Lok Sabha speaker underscored that the message and teachings of Swami Vivekananda transcend “geographical barriers” and time.
He tweeted, “Swamiji’s message & teachings to the humanity transcend geographical barriers & time. His message is for the entire humanity. Today, by unveiling his bust in Mexico, we are paying our humble Tributes to him.”
Birla was on an official visit to Mexico from August 31 to September 2. According to the press release by Indian Embassy in Mexico, the delegation led by Om Birla included three members of Parliament, Secretary General of Lok Sabha, and senior officials from the Parliament Secretariat.
Dr Khankhoje was an Indian revolutionary, scholar, and agricultural scientist and “was among the founding fathers of Ghadar Party”
During his visit to Mexico, Birla also inaugurated India-Mexico Friendship Garden at the Parliament House Complex. He said that the Friendship Garden would play an important part in “promoting mutual cooperation among democratic institutions of the world” and strengthening mutual ties between India and Mexico. He also held a meeting with President of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico, Santiago Creel.
Birla also unveiled a bust of Dr Pandurang Khankhoje in Chapingo University. He stated that Dr Khankhoje was an Indian revolutionary, scholar, and agricultural scientist and “was among the founding fathers of Ghadar Party”. Birla lauded his work for the prosperity of Mexican Agriculture and called him a “true inspiration”
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