GUWAHATI: A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded that the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi be renamed as Swami Vivekananda University.
CT Ravi, General Secretary of BJP who is known for making controversial remarks, tweeted, “It was Swami Vivekananda who stood for the idea of ‘Bharat’. His philosophy and values signify the ‘Strength of Bharat’. It is only right that Jawaharlal Nehru University be renamed as Swami Vivekananda University. Life of Bharat’s patriotic saint will inspire generations to come.”
It is Swami Vivekananda who stood for the "Idea of Bharat". His philosophy & values signify the "Strength of Bharat".
— C T Ravi(@CTRavi_BJP) November 16, 2020
It is only right that Jawaharlal Nehru University be renamed as Swami Vivekananda University.
Life of Bharat's patriotic Saint will inspire generations to come.
It may be mentioned here that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda on the JNU campus virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi had said that people may have ideological differences, but ideology should be seen supporting and not opposing the nation in matters of national interest.
The Prime Minister had said that the statue will inspire everyone and instill courage and compassion that Swami Vivekananda wanted to see in people.
