The Governor said that Lord Buddha preached love, social harmony and that his teachings were relevant even today.
The Chief Minister said that Buddha Purnima was a sacred festival and teachings of Lord Buddha were solely to liberate human beings from the misery and sufferings and help one to live a peaceful life.
He said that Buddha Purnima speaks of Buddha's enlightenment and his immeasurable life span wherein he devoted himself to lessen the sufferings of the people.