Guru Nanak Jayanti: PM Narendra Modi greets nation on 548 birth anniversary of Sikh Guru

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and recalled the life path and teachings of the Sikh Guru. 

"On Guru Nanak Jayanti we bow to the venerable Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and recall his noble thoughts," Modi wrote on Twitter. 

In an over one-minute long video message, the Prime Minister shared his thoughts on the Sikh Guru and urged all to imbibe his teachings.

"He cared for the welfare of all mankind and considered all castes the same. He stressed on women empowerment and respect for women," Modi said. 

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted the nation and urged all to follow the steps of the Sikh Guru. 

"Gurpurab greetings to all. Let us follow the path of peace, compassion and service shown by Guru Nanak Devji #PresidentKovind," Kovind's post read.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of the first Guru Nanak, and is considered one of the most sacred festivals among Sikhs.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter to extend his greetings on the occasion. 

"Wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of #GuruNanakJayanti," he tweeted.