Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, arrived in Ajmer on Saturday to offer a ‘chadar’ at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rijiju stated that the purpose of the visit was to “reinforce the message of unity” and promote the values of peace and brotherhood.
“Heading to Ajmer Sharif Dargah with a ‘chadar’ on behalf of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodiji, a gesture of faith that unites millions and reflects the values of peace and brotherhood. During ‘Urs,’ lakhs of people visit, and we are focused on making their journey easier while reinforcing our message of unity,” Rijiju posted on X.
Heading to Ajmer Sharif Dargah with a ‘chadar’ on behalf of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, a gesture of faith that unites millions & reflects the values of peace & brotherhood.
During ‘Urs’, lakhs of people visit & we are focused on making their journey easier while… https://t.co/HoC8ZMS9Ni pic.twitter.com/qVYuy1c5vg
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 4, 2025
Rijiju had visited the Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah in Delhi to offer prayers. He was accompanied by the National President of the BJP Minority Morcha, Jamal Siddiqui, who also offered a ‘chadar’ at the Dargah. The duo emphasized their commitment to PM Modi’s message of brotherhood and peace for the nation.
The ‘chadar’ offered at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Saturday marks the occasion of the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the revered 13th-century Sufi saint. Prime Minister Modi had personally handed over the ‘chadar’ to Rijiju on Thursday for this purpose. This marks the 11th consecutive year that PM Modi has participated in the tradition, sending a ‘chadar’ to the shrine.
Last year, during the ‘chadar’ was presented to the shrine by Union Minister Smriti Irani, along with Jamal Siddiqui and a Muslim community delegation, on behalf of the Prime Minister.
