Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered a 'Chadar' which will be offered on his behalf at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
Union Minister Kiren Rijuju mentioned it in an X post on Thursday.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted, "PM Narendra Modi presented the Chadar that would be offered on his behalf at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti."
"This gesture shows a deep regard from his part of India's long and profound religious legacy as well as the unifying and enduring message of this legacy in love and compassion, " he said in a written post.
He also wrote: As a mark of unity and respect of all communities in India, Hon'ble PM has sent this tradition for 'chadar' to revered dargah on the occasion of urs of respected Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Syed Naseruddin Chishti, the next in line to the Ajmer Dargah chief and the Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, welcomed the move and highlighted how the Prime Minister stood for the principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Samman: solidarity, development, trust, and respect for all.
"This tradition is from 1947 and has been followed by each Prime Minister of the country," Chishti said.
"Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently sent a chadar as a mark of devotion and respect. This reflects India's deep-rooted culture of honouring all religions, communities, and Sufi saints," he told IANS.
PM Modi's chadar will be presented this year by Union Minister for Minority and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on January 4.
The offering coincides with the annual Urs celebrations to commemorate the death anniversary of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, also referred to as Khwaja Garib Nawaz.
Chishti elaborated on the importance of this act, saying it is a good message for harmony in the wake of attempts at religious division.
"India's culture has always been about respecting all. The act of the Prime Minister sending the chadar embodies that spirit, which reinforces the message of inclusivity and mutual respect," he added.
The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a place where millions of devotees visit every year, transcending the barriers of caste, creed, and religion. It serves as a unifying symbol of India's pluralistic ethos.
Chishti thanked PM Modi and said that this was an important gesture in the present context.
"When the chadar arrives, we will personally welcome it with great honour. This act sends a clear message to those who attempt to sow discord in the name of religion. It is a reaffirmation of our shared heritage and collective harmony."
He also said that it is the tradition of the Prime Minister to provide the chadar, which itself speaks about the Prime Minister's commitment to the secular and inclusive traditions of India.
With the commencement of the Urs celebrations, the chadar sent by PM Modi becomes a reminder of India's cultural unity and the rich tradition of respecting diverse faiths. The event underlines the everlasting message of Khwaja Garib Nawaz -- peace, compassion, and universal brotherhood.
The Ajmer Sharif Dargah remains a beacon of hope and harmony, attracting millions of devotees from all over the world. At such times, PM Modi's gesture resonates as a powerful symbol of unity in diversity, affirming India's unwavering commitment to its cultural and spiritual heritage.
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