President, PM greet people on Mahavir Jayanti

CBjTonsUkAE_bclNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

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PM Modi wrote on Twitter: “On Mahavir Jayanti I bow to the venerable Lord Mahavir, who showed the path of peace & welfare for entire humanity.”

President Pranab Mukherjee too greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

“Greetings and good wishes on Mahavir Jayanti to all my fellow citizens and in particular, members of Jain community,” the President tweeted.

He said: “Teachings of ahimsa (non violence), truth and compassion enunciated by Bhagwan Mahavira hold great significance for today’s world.”

“Let us resolve to ceaselessly strive for harmony and amity in our country and across the world on this auspicious day,” he added in a series of tweets.

Source: Zee News