PM Modi marks Sathya Sai Baba's 100th birth anniversary
On Wednesday, PM Modi visited Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, to honor the 100th birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
He paid his respects at the spiritual leader's shrine alongside big names like CM Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, Sachin Tendulkar, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Special tributes and a focus on farmers
Modi unveiled a commemorative coin and stamps celebrating Sai Baba's legacy.
Later in Coimbatore, he kicked off the South India Natural Farming Summit—drawing over 50,000 farmers from six states—and released ₹18,000 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme to support nearly nine crore farmers across India.
Why it matters
Sri Sathya Sai Baba was one of the most revered spiritual teachers and had millions of followers across the world.
This centenary event wasn't just about looking back—it highlighted how his message still connects people today and how leaders are tying tradition with support for everyday lives.