In a major gesture reflecting India’s religious concord, Hon’ble Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju in the present day provided a ‘Chadar’ on behalf of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the Ajmer Sharif Dargah through the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. This marks the eleventh consecutive yr that Prime Minister Modi has participated on this revered custom, underscoring his deep respect for India’s wealthy religious heritage and the enduring message of peace and unity.
Speaking after his arrival in Jaipur en path to Ajmer, Minister Rijiju emphasised the cultural and spiritual significance of this apply, which has been a cherished custom within the nation for years. “It is an old tradition of the country to visit the dargah of ‘Gareeb Nawaz’ during the Urs in Ajmer. I have had the opportunity to offer the ‘chadar’ on behalf of PM Modi, sending a message of harmony and brotherhood. Yesterday, I also visited the dargah of ‘Hazrat Nizamuddin’ in Delhi and offered a ‘chadar’ there as well,” Rijiju mentioned.
The Minister additionally highlighted the significance of fostering unity in variety, which has been a trademark of India’s cultural material. “On this auspicious event of Urs, we search blessings for a peaceable environment within the nation. Unity in variety is the muse of our tradition, and folks from all communities come right here to hunt the blessings of ‘Gareeb Nawaz’,” Rijiju added.
In his remarks, the Minister addressed the logistical challenges confronted by the thousands and thousands of pilgrims who go to the dargah through the Urs. “Lakhs of people visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah every year, and we are working towards easing their journey. New initiatives are being launched to ensure a better experience for the devotees,” he acknowledged, reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to enhancing amenities for pilgrims.
This annual providing of the ‘Chadar’ by PM Modi and the latest efforts by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to enhance the pilgrimage expertise reinforce India’s values of non secular tolerance, brotherhood, and nationwide unity.
