Recalling the terror strikes in the US two decades ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the world was today realising that tragedies like 9/11 will have “a permanent solution, only through Indian humanitarian values.”
Modi made these remarks while performing the Lokarpan of ‘Sardardham Bhavan’ and ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ of ‘Sardardham Phase–II ‘Kanya Chhatralaya’ (girls hostel) at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The comments of the Prime Minister about “Indian values” resolving world problem, particularly terrorism, came against the backdrop of the withdrawal of the US troops which had landed in Afghanistan soon after American cities were attacked by Osama-bin-Laden’s al-Qaeda terror group on September 11, 2001.
The American intervention then had led to the ouster of the Talibans which are again back in the seat of power in Kabul after 20 years of their political exile.
Addressing the Gujarat event, Modi recalled the 9/11 terror-strikes saying, “Today, September 11th, is a date in the history of the world that is known to have struck humanity. But this date also taught a lot to the whole world! A century ago it was on September 11, 1893, when the World Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago.”
Modi reminded that on this day, Swami Vivekananda stood on that global stage and introduced the world to “the human values of India.”
“Today the world is realising that tragedies like 9/11 will have a permanent solution, only through these humanitarian values,” he added.
The PM’s address through videoconferencing was attended by Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat.
The Prime Minister also announced the establishment of a chair in the name of Tamil poet ‘Subramania Bharati in Banaras Hindu University. The Prime Minister said September 11th is another big occasion — the 100th death anniversary of India’s great scholar,
philosopher and freedom fighter ‘Subramania Bharati.
Bharati gave a new direction to his thoughts and new energy while living in Kashi, he said.The philosophy of ‘ Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ envisioned by Sardar Saheb has been shining with full divinity in the Tamil writings of Mahakavi Bharati he said.
Modi said the hostel facility being inaugurated at Ahmadabad will also help so many girls to come forward. He said the state of the art building, girls hostel and modern library will empower the youth.
The Entrepreneurship Development Centre will enrich the strong business identity of Gujarat and the Civil Service Centre will give new direction to the youth interested in careers in civil, defence and judicial services.
The PM said Sardar Dham will not only become an establishment for building the future of the country, but also inspire the future generations to live the ideals of Sardar Saheb.
He lauded all the members associated with Sardar Dham Trust for their dedication to the service of humanity. He admired their emphasis on the empowerment of the youth of the Patidar society as well as the poor and especially women. Sardardham Vishwa Patidar Kendra is established to spread awareness about the strength of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s persona among Patidar youth as well as to strengthen the Patidar Community socially, financially, administratively and politically.