Ashoknagar, April 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the BJP's commitment to uplifting the poor and the deprived, asserting that the spirit of service is the policy of his government.

Prime Minister Modi participated in the programme at Shri Anandpur Dham in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar.

Addressing the programme, the Prime Minister said, "The resolve to uplift the poor and the deprived...the mantra of 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas'...this spirit of service...is today the policy and commitment of the government.

PM Modi said that India is a land of sages, wise men and saints. "Whenever our India, our society, goes through a difficult phase, some sage, some wise man, comes to this earth and gives a new direction to the soc...