Ahmedabad, 8 March 2012

Chief Minister Narendra Modi today attended a function ‘Guru Gunotsav’ held at Hathisinh jain temple in Ahmedabad to celebrate 93rd birthday of Jain acharya Shri Vijaypremsurishwarji maharaj and received the saint’s blessings.

On the venue, Mr. Modi offered prayer to lord Mahavir and conveyed well wishes to Shri Premsuriswarji maharaj on his birthday.

Referring to his memories with the acharya maharaj which expands through four decades Mr. Modi said the Premsurishwarji maharaj has attained a deep spiritual bliss which reflects through his gentle mirth. He has been an inspirational force for people, encouraging them to live religious life. He has always shown care for the humanity and has expressed his concerns over ill events occurred in India.

Mr. Modi wished the saint’s birthday be celebrated for years to come and that people continue to receive his encouragement for performing good deeds.

Distinguished Jain people including Mr. Shrenikbhai Kasturbhai and Kumarpal Desai and the leaders of Jain community including Mr. Sunil Singhi greeted the Chief Minister and congratulated him for bringing law against cow slaughter.

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