Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju has said that Lord Gautam Buddha is a strong bridge between India and World. He said that thousands of foreigners visit India every year to see the holy land of Lord Buddha. Mr. Rijiju was speaking at Vaishakha Buddha Purnima Divas Programme organised by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi today. On the auspicious occasion, Mr. Rijiju remembered the teaching of Lord Buddha saying that Buddha was fearless for truth. He emphasized that people need to follow the path of Lord Buddha.<br />''<br />''Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region G. Kishan Reddy said, in forthcoming years, 25 lakh Buddhist tourists will visit India every year. He said that the Union Government along with states are working in this direction.<br />''<br />''On this occasion, Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal said, the Lord Buddha gave liberty, fraternity and equality to the Constitution of India. Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi also greeted people on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.<br />''<br />''<br />