President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary.<br />''<br />''In his message, Mr Kovind said, in honour of Swami Vivekananda, who was a great scholar, monk and nation builder, today's day is commemorated as National Youth Day. Mr Kovind said, the ideals and vision of Swami Vivekananda continue to shape the minds of generations.<br />''<br />''Remembering Vivekananda, Mr Modi in a tweet said, Vivekananda's belief in Yuwa Shakti was unwavering and he emphasized on the ideals of service and renunciation. The Prime Minister said, the thoughts and ideals of Vivekananda inspire and energies crores of Indians, particularly the youth.<br />''<br />''Information and Broadcasting Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore said, Swami Vivekananda's thinking was way ahead of time. In a tweet the Minister said, Vivekananda was and will always be India's most inspirational youth icon.<br />''<br />''He saluted the legacy and wisdom of Swami and wished that the youth would emulate Swami's focus and simplicity. The Minister also wished everyone on the occasion of National Youth Day.<br />'' <br />