Modi greets nation on Guru Purnima

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Guru Purnima, observed to pay respect to teachers.

"Guru Purnima ke paavan avsar par hardik shubhkamnayen (hearty greetings on this pious occasion of Guru Purnima)," an official statement quoted Modi as saying.