Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Patna on Monday.
The prime minister offered prayers at the gurudwara and prepared and served langar to other devotees.
Takhat Sri Patna Sahib also known as Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, is one of the five takhats of the Sikhs, located in the state capital. The construction of the takhat was commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 18th century to mark the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. Elaborate security arrangements had been put in place in view of the PM's visit.
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was born in Patna, in 1666. He also spent his early years here before moving to Anandpur Sahib. The PM visited Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib a day after holding a roadshow in the state capital. Modi became the first prime minister to have held a roadshow anywhere in Bihar. The prime minister performed 'seva' and served langar at Gurudwara Patna Sahib.
The PM is scheduled to address election rallies in favour of NDA nominees in Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Saran on Monday.
Modi’s visit amidst fourth phase of polling on Monday. The prime minister urged citizens to vote on Monday. “In today’s 4th phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 96 seats across 10 States and UTs are going to the polls. I am sure people in these constituencies will vote in large numbers and the young voters as well as women voters will power this surge in voting. Come, let’s all do our duty and strengthen our democracy!” he tweeted.
-with inputs from agencies.