Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that Swami Vivekananda awakened India's self-awareness during a period of dormant consciousness and foreign enslavement. Speaking on National Youth Day, Adityanath highlighted Vivekananda's role in re-establishing India's culture and spiritual identity globally, particularly after his 1893 Chicago address. He described Vivekananda's journey as a transformation from seeker to path-breaker, emphasizing his message of focus, steadfastness, and continuous action for achieving goals and establishing India as a 'vishwa guru'.