Mukherjee, Ansari, Modi greet nation on Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima is celebrated around the world to mark the birth anniversary of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

New Delhi, May 10: President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

President Mukherjee, who took to twitter said that "Lord Buddha is a resplendent symbol of lofty idealism and concern for humanity."

"The messages preached by Tathagatha, of compassion, non-violence and equality serve as beacon-lights for humanity in its path towards spiritual emancipation," President Mukherjee said.

"Gautama Buddha inspires us to work towards harmonious, just and compassionate society," the Prime Minister said.

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