‘PM Modi’s message of peace’: Kiren Rijiju presents ‘chadar’ at Ajmer Sharif Dargah | India Information – Occasions of India
NEW DELHI: Union minister of minority affairs Kiren Rijiju visited the revered Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Saturday to current a ceremonial “chadar” on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The gesture, a part of the annual Urs celebrations of Thirteenth-century Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, was described by Rijiju as an emblem of “unity and brotherhood.”
Minister shared the moments on social media platform X and wrote, “It is a reflection of deep respect for India’s wealthy religious heritage and the enduring message of concord and compassion.”
Talking earlier than the providing, Rijiju emphasised the importance of the go to. He mentioned, “This chadar represents PM Modi’s message of peace, concord, and unity. The dargah is a spot the place individuals of all faiths come collectively, reinforcing the thought of a united India.”
“We’re lucky to come back right here. We now have introduced the chadar on behalf of PM Modi. I additionally learn the message of PM Modi that all of us, with an intent of brotherhood, will work for our society, nation, and world peace. We sought blessings right here”, the minister added.
Custom of concord
Since assuming workplace, PM Modi has maintained the custom of sending a ‘chadar’ to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah yearly. This marks the eleventh time the Prime Minister has participated on this observance, underscoring its significance as a bridge of cultural and non secular solidarity.
In a message delivered on the shrine, Rijiju articulated the federal government’s dedication to fostering a peaceable and inclusive society, saying, “On this auspicious event of Urs, we hope for a harmonious environment within the nation. Everybody, no matter faith, is welcome on the dargah. This symbolizes the variety and unity of our nation.”
The occasion drew tens of 1000’s of pilgrims from throughout the nation and past, all commemorating the saint’s teachings of affection, compassion, and equality.
Rijiju additionally highlighted ongoing efforts to simplify and enhance the pilgrimage expertise for the lakhs who go to the shrine yearly throughout Urs. He acknowledged, “The federal government is dedicated to making sure that guests face no difficulties throughout their religious journey. Steps are being taken to make the method smoother and extra accessible.”
The minister’s go to to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah adopted his prayers on the Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah in Delhi.
BJP minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui, who accompanied Rijiju, reiterated PM Modi’s imaginative and prescient. He mentioned, “This providing is a message for peace, tolerance, and unity in a various India.”
The go to occurred amid a backdrop of authorized and ideological challenges. When requested a few petition claiming that the dargah was constructed over a Shiva temple, Rijiju distanced himself from the controversy, reiterating his function on the shrine, “I’m right here to supply chadar and carry ahead the Prime Minister’s message of concord. My go to is to not interact in disputes however to uphold the spirit of unity.”
Final 12 months, in the course of the 812th Urs, the ‘chadar’ was offered to the shrine by then Union minister Smriti Irani and Jamal Siddiqui, together with a delegation representing the Muslim group, on behalf of the Prime Minister.
