New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed greetings on the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Maharaj.

Calling him a "unique devotee of humanity," the Prime Minister underscored his spirit of justice and compassion, and described it as the foundation of "schemes for public welfare."

"Countless salutations to the great saint Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj ji, the unique devotee of humanity, on his birth anniversary. In his thoughts, the spirit of justice and compassion was supreme, which forms the very foundation of our schemes for public welfare. The lamp of social harmony and goodwill that he ignited will forever continue to illuminate the path of the countrymen," the PM wrote in a post on X.

Later today, Prime Mi...