PM Modi Recalls Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered Swami Vivekananda’s historic address delivered in Chicago on September 11, 1893, highlighting its enduring message and the civilisational ethos of India.

11th September 1893, Chicago.

Swami Vivekananda’s captivating address offered a glimpse of the civilisational ethos of India.

His inspiring words still reverberate across the world. https://t.co/1iz7OgT5Ab

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2026

Sharing his thoughts on social media, PM Modi recalled the landmark occasion and said Swami Vivekananda’s captivating address offered the world a glimpse into India’s rich civilisational values.

The Prime Minister noted that the inspiring words of Swami Vivekananda continue to resonate across the world even today.

Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic address at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. His message of harmony, universal brotherhood and India’s spiritual heritage went on to gain worldwide recognition.

More than a century later, his words continue to inspire people across generations and remain an important representation of India’s philosophy and cultural heritage.