New Delhi: As India celebrates the birth centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, his profound influence on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance philosophy comes to light.

Their bond was forged during the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, when Baba mobilised thousands of volunteers to aid survivors, embodying his creed: “Service to humanity is service to God.”

PM Modi, then an emerging leader, collaborated with Baba’s teams to provide food, shelter, and medical care.

“When the earthquake struck Gujarat in 2001, Narendra Modi was not yet the Chief Minister, but he took an active role in helping with relief work. Sri Sathya Sai Baba and volunteers associated with him were also involved in the rescue efforts. He called Modi to offer guidance and support in the ongoing rescue works,” said a tweet on X

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