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Bihar witnessed ‘Youth March’ to take words of Swami Vivekanand around

news Jan 15, 2025

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Patna, 15.01. 2025: Observing the National Youth Day on 12 January 2025, British Lingua held a spirited Youth March in Patna, led by noted English litterateur and social advocate Dr Birbal Jha. In the procession, youth held placards with quotes from Swami Vivekanand in their hands to take his words around. British Lingua is an institute of international repute for communication skills working since 1993.

A Tribute to Swami Vivekanand

National Youth Day honours the legendary Swami Vivekanand, whose philosophy, spirituality, and commitment to nation-building continue to inspire generations.

The march, which began at the main gate of AN College and culminated in a meeting at the Boring Road Crossing, symbolised the spirit of Vivekanand’s ideals.

However, the day began with a seminar on ‘Skills for You to Strive and Thrive.’, chaired by the former HRD Minister DR Sanjay Paswan. It stressed the importance of equipping the youth with tools for personal and societal growth. Prominent among others included Prof NK Jha, Registrar of Patliputra University, AN College Principal Prof Pravin Kumar , and Prof Ratna Amrit, coordinator of NSS at AN Collge.

Addressing the mammoth gathering, Dr Birbal Jha remarked, “Swami Vivekanand’s teachings are timeless. His ideals of discipline, service, and self-improvement are crucial for building a better society.”

A March for Change

The students of British Lingua walked shoulder to shoulder along Boring Road. They carried placards with powerful messages. A passerby noted, “This march speaks volumes about the need to create awareness about the wisdom of Indian sages like Swami Vivekanand. Such an initiative brings his teachings closer to the people.”
The banner at the front read: “Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached”! Some placards read: “Youth: The Architects of Tomorrow.” “Empower Minds, Build the Nation.”

A Legacy of Marches

Dr Birbal Jha, known for his relentless pursuit of social causes, has led numerous marches and campaigns over the past three decades to awaken public consciousness. From advocating for education and cultural preservation to promoting social justice, his initiatives have left an indelible mark on society.

In a nutshell

The 2025 Youth March was more than just a procession—it was a beacon of hope and a call to action. With Dr Birbal Jha at the helm, the event reminded everyone of the transformative power of youth and the timeless teachings of Swami Vivekanand. Marches like these not only ignite awareness but also inspire a collective movement toward a better, brighter future.

Dr Birbal Jha has led several notable marches, including:

• Gandhi March (2001): To take the message of Gandhi around
• Peace March (2003): To sleek peace and non-violence against the people of Bihar in Assam.
• March for English Literacy (2002): To promote English literacy
• English March (2003) – Promoting English proficiency in Bihar.
• March for Spoken English Skills (2009) – Stride toward better communication Skills.
• Education March (2010) – Advocating for educational reform in Bihar
• March for English Language Awareness (2011): Taking English skills to villages
• Mahadalit Youth March for Spoken English Skills (2012): Taking English to the poorest of the poor
• Bihar Asmita March (2013): An appeal to migrants to work for identity and self-respect
• English for Mahadalit March (2014) – Addressing marginalization in Bihar’s districts.
• Voter Awareness March (2015) – Encouraging democratic participation.
• March for Dowry-free Marriage (2016): A social initiative to pave the way for ideal marriages
• Paag March (2016) – A cultural revival beginning from Delhi, Patna, Darbhanga, and to Madhubani.
• Paag March to Bihar Legislative Assembly (2016): To establish and demand Paag be declared as the state cap.
• Paag Kanwariya March (2017) – 500 of Kanwariyas first time donning Mithila Paag on their heads left for Vaidyanath Dham in Deoghar from Delhi to offer the sacred Gangajal to Lord Shiva.
• Candle March (2017) – To awaken people to child safely
• March for Justice (2017): To press for justice be delivered to Pradyuman Thakur
• Baton March (2018): Child Safety campaign with baton
• Namaste March (2020) – promoting way of greetings by saying namaste rather than shaking hands.
• Kindness Awareness March (2021) – Spreading compassion across communities.
• Lingua March (2022)- Promoting International mother language Day
• Atal March (2024) – Honouring former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Patna.
• Youth March (2025) – A testament to the power and promise of the young generation.