Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said "sadhus and sants" (holy men) can play an important role in making India modern and prosperous. Modi made the remark after unveiling a statue of Mahant Avaidyanath, who was with the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. "It's my privilege that I had the opportunity to unveil the statue of Avaidyanathji who is inspiration to all. 'Sadhus and sants' can play an important role in making India prosperous and modern. Many are already doing it.