In a social media post, Kiren Rijiju shared that PM Modi presented the chadar, which will be offered on his behalf at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday handed over a ceremonial ‘chadar’ to Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. This sacred chadar will be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah during the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, a 13th-century Sufi saint.
In a social media post, Rijiju shared that PM Modi presented the chadar, which will be offered on his behalf at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
“This gesture reflects his deep respect for India’s rich spiritual heritage and the enduring message of harmony and compassion,” the Union Minister added.
PM @narendramodi ji presented the Chadar that would be offered on his behalf at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
This gesture reflects his deep respect for India’s rich spiritual heritage and the enduring message of harmony and compassion. pic.twitter.com/m3jTR0MjV7
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 2, 2025
The annual tradition involves the offering of the Prime Minister’s chadar during the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
On this occasion, the Union Minister for Minority Affairs customarily represents the Prime Minister during this significant occasion. Rijiju is set to travel to Ajmer for the chadar offering ceremony on Saturday, January 4.
This gesture comes just days after controversy erupted over an Ajmer court’s decision to hear a petition requesting a survey of the Dargah. The petitioner, a Hindu, claimed that a Shiva temple existed within the Dargah premises.
Meanwhile, Syed Naseruddin Chishti, the successor of the Ajmer Dargah chief, praised the Prime Minister’s gesture. He highlighted that Modi’s continued chadar offering since 2014 reflects India’s commitment to religious unity and respect for all communities.
