New Delhi, April 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said here teachings of Indian Tirthankaras have gained a new relevance at a time when "many countries are getting into wars" and , asserted that India is making a place for itself as "Vishwa Bandhu in a divided world."
Addressing the 2,550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav, he also said India is now projecting the principles of truth and non-violence on the global fora as a solution to the problems in the world, and its cultural image is playing a big role in it as well.
The Prime Minister also released a commemorative stamp and a coin on the occasion and thanked the Jain community for their blessings.
He said his Government put emphasis on promoting heritage as well as mater...