PM Modi greets nation on 350th Foundation Day of Anandpur Sahib

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings on the 350th Foundation Day of Anandpur Sahib.

Prime Minister Modi shared his thoughts via Twitter.

"Greetings on the 350th Foundation Day of Sri Anandpur Sahib. This is truly a special & historical occasion," he tweeted.

"We remain inspired by the tenets of Sikhism & bow to the great Sikh Gurus, who have left a very deep impact on our culture & society," he added.

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh earlier today visited the holy Sikh city to observe the founding anniversary

The two leaders shared the stage with Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Prime Minister Modi, who was invited for the event, was unable to attend due to his meeting with visiting Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje also excused herself from the celebrations, citing health problems.

Anandpur Sahib, which is also called the 'city of bliss', was founded in 1665 by Guru Teg Bahadur and was the location where Guru Gobind Singh established the 'Khalsa' in 1699. Over one lakh devotees are expected to visit the city for the celebrations.