Modi pays tributes to Guru Nanak on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, November 30 

Paying tributes to Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished that his thoughts keep motivating us to serve society and ensure a better planet.

The first guru of Sikhs was born in 1469 in Nankana Sahib, now in Pakistan.  

In a tweet, Modi said, "I bow to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his Parkash Purab. May his thoughts keep motivating us to serve society and ensure a better planet."

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday extended greetings on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, saying the founder of Sikhism has remained an icon of truth, compassion, and righteousness through his noble life.

"His teachings have universal appeal and would forever inspire us to follow the path of compassion and humility and to show respect for all humankind, irrespective of caste, creed or religion," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted quoting Naidu.

PTI