'India moving ahead with spirit of welfare', says PM Modi on eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the 553rd birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak, On the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the prime minister visited the residence of Iqbal Singh Lalpura, chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities. 

PM Modi offered prayers to Guru Nanak Dev and also addressed the gathering on the occasion. 

Meanwhile, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Dev's birthday.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "I convey my hearty greetings and good wishes to the people of our country and those living abroad, on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji."

"The teachings of Sikh Gurus and the life of Guru Nanak are like a beacon of light showing the way to the world which is passing through a



difficult phase," PM Narendra Modi said. 

"Our country has been blessed to have received spiritual and moral guidance from great teachers like Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who evoked the inherent unity of mankind that is bound by the universal virtues of truth, kindness and righteousness," he said.

Modi said that inspired by Guru Nanak Dev's thoughts, the country is moving ahead with the spirit of the welfare of 130 crore Indians.

"India earned the esteemed stature of Vishwaguru with the sagely wisdom of preceptors and masters like Guru Nanak Dev ji. He showed us the path of a compassionate virtuous life and an inclusive society. The pantheon of his Shabads and Sakhis is the timeless spiritual heritage of entire humanity. May Guru Nanak Dev's eternal message guide us on the path of creating a kind, compassionate and peaceful world," PM Modi further said.