New Delhi, October 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to iconic Sikh warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on his 350th birth anniversary, saying he lives in the hearts of millions and is remembered for his sense of justice.

In a tweet, Modi also shared a link of his 2016 address on the Sikh army commander's 300th death anniversary. NSG Raising Day 2020: PM Narendra Modi Wishes National Security Guard Personnel, Their Families on 36th Raising Day.

"Tributes to the brave Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji on his 350th Jayanti. He lives in the hearts of millions. He is remembered for his sense of justice. He made many efforts to empower the poor. Sharing an earlier speech in which I spoke about his greatness," the prime minister tweeted.

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