150th Birth Anniversary Of Swami Vivekananda

EDM number 976 in 2012-13, proposed by Barry Gardiner on 28/01/2013.
Categorised under the topic of Religion and faith communities.

That this House, on the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, recognises the valuable contribution made by him to interfaith dialogue at international level, encouraging and promoting harmony and understanding between religions through his renowned lectures and presentations at the first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893,followed by his lecture tours inthe US,England and mainland Europe; notes that these rectified and improved the understanding of the Hindu faith outside India and dwelt upon theuniversal goodness found within all religions; further notes thathe inspired thousands to selflessly serve the distressed and those in need and promoted an egalitarian society free of all kinds of discrimination; and welcomes the celebrations of his 150th birth anniversaryin the UK and throughout the world.

This motion has been signed by a total of 13 MPs.