Modi in Patna LIVE: PM and Nitish Kumar praise each other at 'Prakash Utsav'

Patna: Prime Minister Modi arrived in Patna today to participate in Guru Gobind Singh’s 350th Prakash Parva or birth anniversary celebrations. Extending greetings to the nation on the occasion of Prakash Parva of Guru Gobind Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the tenth Sikh Guru’s bravery is etched in the heart and mind of every Indian.    Check out PM Modi's tweet:

Guru Gobind Singh ji was blessed with indomitable courage & tremendous knowledge. His bravery is etched in the heart & mind of every Indian.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2017

PM MODI IN PATNA: Latest news and updates 13:50-  Prime Minister speaks at Gandhi Maidan on Prakash Parva

• I congratulate CM Nitish Kumar for his nasha-mukti abhiyan. It can save coming generations & act as inspiration to other states
• Gobind Singh Ji fought against social evils to tie society with thread of unity;want to implement same principles in country
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji is an epitome of sacrifice, he did so for humanity. The world must know he has inspired so many people
• Thank CM Nitish Kumar,Bihar Govt& people of state for organising this special event, was told Nitish ji personally managed it

13:30: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar speaks at Patna's Gandhi Maidan 12:36- PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar along with others at Patna's Gandhi Maidan 12:03- Prime Minister Modi arrives in Patna for 350th 'Prakash Parva' of Guru Gobind Singh DETAILS:  In a series of tweets, Prime Minister Modi said, “Guru Gobind Singh ji’s entire life was devoted to serving the people and fighting for values of truth, justice and compassion. " 

Guru Gobind Singh ji's entire life was devoted to serving people and fighting for values of truth, justice and compassion. #350thPrakashParv — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2017

The Prime Minister said he is delighted to be part of Prakash Parva celebration of Guru Gobind Singh in Patna today. 

Delighted to be a part of #350thPrakashParv celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh ji in Patna today. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2017

Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Patna today to participate in Guru Govind Singh’s 350th Prakash Parva or birth anniversary celebrations. Though Prakash Parva is being celebrated across the country, the main function is being held at Takht Harmandar Sahib in Patna where Guru Govind Singh Ji was born. ANI Photo Lakhs of devotees from India and abroad are participating in the celebrations. ANI Photo The Prime Minister will take part in various programmes at Gandhi Maidan in Patna where makeshift Gurudwara has been set up. Holy Gurugranth Sahib has been installed in view of Prakash Parv celebrations. Mr Modi will release special commemorative stamps on Prakash Parv. The Prime Minister is likely to address devotees on this occasion. Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, Union Minsters Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ram Vilas Paswan and other dignitaries will participate in the Prakash Parva celebrations.