New Delhi, May 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, asserting that the occasion inspires to walk on path of peace, compassion, and goodwill.

In an 'X' post, the Prime Minister urged to reaffirm the resolve to embrace the life values of Lord Buddha. "Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. On this sacred day that inspires us to walk the path of peace, compassion, and goodwill, let us reaffirm our resolve to embrace the life values of Lord Buddha," PM Modi said.

Apart from PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu said that the teachings of Lord Buddha in today's challenging world would inspire to tread the path of peace, tolerance and mutual humanity....