Chandigarh April 23:
Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab today congratulated the people of the State on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavira.
In a message, the Deputy Prime Minister said the Lord Mahavira personified nonviolence, renunciation, sacrifice and compassion. His teachings are more relevant today and will continue to act as a source of inspiration to the society, he added. Mr. Badal appealed to the people to celebrate this festival together in an appropriate manner, with renewed determination to follow the principles of truth and universal love as preached by Lord Mahavira.