Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said by giving citizenship to persecuted Sikh families from abroad in Gujarat recently, it has been underlined that no matter where the Sikhs may be, India is their home. Addressing a gathering at a function held here to celebrate the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev that will be marked on Tuesday, Modi said inspired by the Guru's thoughts, the country is moving ahead with the spirit of welfare of 130 crore Indians. The teachings of Sikh Gurus and the life of Guru Nanak are like a beacon of light showing the way to the world which is passing through instability and a difficult phase, he said at the event held at National Commission for Minorities chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura's residence.

Underlining the eternal relevance of the Gurus' teachings, the prime minister said the "glory of the 'Amrit' that we have in the form of Guru Granth Sahib", its significance is beyond the limits of time and geography.