Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Mahasamadhi at Prasanthi Nilayam during the centenary events in Puttaparthi.
- He was joined by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, with dignitaries including Sachin Tendulkar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in attendance.
- Modi addressed devotees, calling Sai Baba’s message of seva a guiding force for followers worldwide and praising the spread of his teachings across 140 countries.
- Security was stepped up as crowds lined a roadshow route before the ceremonies, and the Prime Minister also took part in a godanam, handing cows to farmers.
- According to the PMO, Modi will travel to Coimbatore next to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit and release the 21st PM-KISAN instalment.