Bridging Beliefs: PM Modi's Symbolic Gesture at Ajmer Urs

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju presented a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Dargah on behalf of Prime Minister Modi during the 'Urs' of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, promoting unity and harmony. Security was high, amid a court case over the dargah's origins, highlighting ongoing religious tensions.

In a symbolic gesture of unity, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju offered a ceremonial 'chadar' on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Dargah, marking the 'Urs' of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

The minister embarked on his journey with heightened security, flying to Jaipur and traveling by road to Ajmer, where he was received by members of the BJP's state minority morcha.

Rijiju emphasized his visit's purpose, expressing a desire for peace across communities. Amidst the ceremony, attention was also drawn to a pending court petition concerning the dargah's history, underscoring ongoing religious sensitivities.

(With inputs from agencies.)