Prime Minister condoles the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji

Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister condoles the passing of Shri A.

Balakrishnan Ji

Posted On: 27 AUG 2026 12:11PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, condoled the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, who served as the All India President of Vivekananda Kendra. Shri Modi recalled Shri Balakrishnan Ji’s remarkable contribution to society, noting that he devoted more than five decades of his life to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and to the service of the nation. "He had a particularly deep association with the Northeast.

He played an important role in educational, social and nation-building activities", Shri Modi noted.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, who served as the All India President of Vivekananda Kendra.

Balakrishnan Ji devoted more than five decades of his life to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and to the service of society. As one of the early Jeevanvratis of Vivekananda Kendra, he worked tirelessly across the country. He had a particularly deep association with the Northeast. He played an important role in educational, social and nation-building activities.

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Vivekananda Kendra family and his admirers. Om Shanti. @vkendra Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, who served as the All India President of Vivekananda Kendra.

Balakrishnan Ji devoted more than five decades of his life to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and to the service of society. As one of the early Jeevanvratis… pic. twitter.com/oPJz3fZEgc — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2026 **** MJPS/SS/VJ (Release ID: 2303642) Visitor Counter : 744

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