On Swami Vivekananda's death anniversary, CM Mamata Banerjee says she follows 'religion of humanity'.

The article discusses West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, emphasizing his principle of a "religion of humanity" that transcends religious, caste, and class divisions. Banerjee described Vivekananda as a "monk-patriot" and expressed her desire for people in Bengal and across the country to embrace mutual respect and love, reflecting on the relevance of his message in contemporary society. She also highlighted her government's efforts to preserve sites associated with Vivekananda and his disciple Sister Nivedita. In contrast, the state BJP criticized her statements, alleging that monks face harassment, citing a specific case involving a monk from the Bharat Sevashram Sangha. [Extracted from the article]