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PM Narendra Modi in Bodh Gaya: As it happened on Saturday
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PM Modi ends his address
I would personally call India 'Buddhist India' as it has imbibed all the virtues and teachings of Buddha, says Modi.
Would like to develop Bodh Gaya so that it can become the spiritual capital and civilizational bond between India and the Buddhist world - PM Modi.
When radical elements force their ideologies on others, potential for conflict management arises, says PM
I am honoured to visit Bodh Gaya after Pandit Nehru and Atal ji - PM Modi
I consider the Hindu Buddhist conference on conflict avoidance and environmental consciousness an important event: PM
Bodh Gaya has a distinctive place in the history of humankind. This is the land of enlightment. Years ago, Bodh Gaya gave Lord Buddha - epitome of knowledge, peace and compassion.
Lord Krishna and Gautam Buddha inspired the themes of this conference. Lord Krishna gave his message before Mahabhart and Buddha gave his message to rise above war. The two great teachers gave importance to principles, says Modi.
PM Modi begins his address.
The concluding ceremony of the Buddhist conclave will be attended by PM Modi in the temple premises along with the heads of delegations of 90 countries, including former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga and the foreign ministers of Japan, Mayanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Taiwan.
PM Modi is visiting a photo exhibition on the Buddhist heritage and the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the Mahabodhi Society of India.
After arriving at Mahabodhi temple, PM Modi offered prayers and meditated under the Bodhi tree amid chants.
Ahead of his visit, PM Modi took to Twitter and tweeted that he considers himself “blessed” to be visiting Bodh Gaya.
Shortly after arriving in Bihar`s Gaya district, PM Modi was received by the Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind and Minister Shyam Razak at the airport.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Bodh Gaya to attend the concluding ceremony of the three-day international Buddhist conclave.
He became the first Prime Minister to visit Bodh Gaya after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Here are the live updates of his visit: