Universal brotherhood day observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 11 2022:
Swami Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari Manipur Vibhag organised the Universal Brotherhood Day observance at JN Manipur Dance Academy auditorium, here, on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Vibhag convenor H Jadumani informed that the day is observed in remembrance of the day on which Swami Vivekananda delivered his historic speech in Chicago in 1893.He began his speech with "Sisters and brothers of America", which won the hearts of the gathering and they greeted him with standing ovation.
During his speech, Swami Vivekananda preached for universal brotherhood, which is why day is ob served as Universal Brotherhood Day in recognition of his works, Jadumani explained.
Manipur Technical University vice-chancellor Dr Bhabeswar Tongbram and Swami Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari Manipur Vibhag vice-president Dr Chandramani attended the event as chief guest and president respectively while DM University physics department HOD professor L Rajen and Swami Vikekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh secretary (organisation) Rupesh Mathur were present as guests of honour.