PM Modi on International Vesak Day: Challenge to world peace from mindsets rooted in hate and violence
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Published: May 12, 2017, 24:59 IST | Updated: May 12, 2017, 24:59 IST
PM Modi in Sri Lanka
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Narendra Modi, who is in Colombo to attend the International Vesak Day celebrations, said that the region is proud to give the world the invaluable gift of Buddha and his teachings
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo.
While speaking on the occasion, Modi said that he brings with him the greetings of 1.25 billion people from the land of Samyaksambuddha, the perfectly self-awakened one.
Dwelling on the issue of peace, Modi said that the biggest challenge for sustainable world peace is from mindsets rooted in hate and violence.
Speaking on the menace of terrorism in the region, the PM said that it is a manifestation of the destructive emotion.
Modi also announced a direct Air India flight between Varanasi, which is his Lok Sabha constituency, to Colombo.
He said that the region is blessed to give the world teachings of Lord Buddha.
(PTI)