On the occasion of Buddha Purnima today the President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi by tweeting on Twitter greeted the Nation. President in a tweet wrote 'May the message of Lord Buddha inspire us to follow the path of truth & compassion #PresidentMukherjee' In another tweet, he wrote 'May the message of Lord Buddha inspire us to work unitedly for the peace, progress & prosperity of our nation #PresidentMukherjee' Today people are remembering the ideals of Gautama Buddha and his noble thoughts will continue to guide generations," Prime Minister Modi said. "Gautama Buddha inspires people to work towards a harmonious, just and compassionate society," he added. Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, PM Modi wrote. Also Read: Vocational training launched for young inmates in Tihar Jail Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Muslim Leaders Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to French President-Elect Emmanuel Macron