Lucknow, May 1 -- Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, urging them to embrace the ideals of Gautam Buddha.

She said that by spreading the light of truth, non-violence, and humanity throughout the world, Lord Buddha earned India the prestige and respect of the world's Guru.

In her message, she said that she pays homage to the Tathagata Gautam Buddha on his birth anniversary and extends heartfelt greetings to his followers on Buddha Purnima. She also prayed for happiness, peace, and harmony in everyone's lives.

Mayawati said that following the path shown by Gautam Buddha and making people's lives happy and prosperous is t...