BJP chief JP Nadda, senior leader Baijayant Panda offer prayers on Guru Purnima

BJP working president JP Nadda offered prayers at the Valmiki Temple in Delhi on Wednesday on the occasion of Guru Purnima.

Several other leaders, including the party’s National Vice-President and spokespersons Baijayant Panda, accompanied Nadda and paid obeisance at the holy shrine.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima and prayed for India to be taken to "newer heights" with the blessings of the Gurus.

"Greetings on Guru Purnima. This is a day of expressing gratitude to all exemplary Gurus who have inspired us, mentored us and taught us so much about life. Our society attaches immense importance to learning and wisdom. May the blessings of our Gurus take India to newer heights," PM Modi tweeted.