"It is unfortunate that critics question PM Modi meditating at Vivekananda Rock Memorial. They believe the West is best, while Swami Vivekananda declared India is the best. Those who vacation in nightclubs and pubs and consider Italy the best will not appreciate India’s culture or Vivekananda's contributions. We are proud of PM Modi for meditating there", Chugh said.

The event, scheduled just after the culmination of the Lok Sabha poll campaign, marks a significant moment as Modi seeks spiritual solace and inspiration from the revered site dedicated to Swami Vivekananda.

This visit mirrors PM Modi’s actions ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, where he offered prayers at the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand days before vote counting. On that occasion,