President and VP greets people on eve of Guru Nanak birth aniversary

24 November,2015 02:52 PM IST |   |  PTI

President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism


New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

"On the joyous occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak Devji, I convey greetings and good wishes to all my fellow countrymen," the president said. Stating that Guru Nanak believed that service of man is supreme, Mukherjee urged people to lead a moral and righteous life.

In his message, Hamid Ansari said Guru Nanak, the first of the ten Sikh gurus, has remained an icon of truth, compassion, and righteousness through his noble life.

He noted the divine teachings of Guru Nanak would forever inspire people to follow the path of righteousness and show respect for all humankind irrespective of caste, creed or religion.

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