A Torchbearer of
Interfaith Solidarity

Soon after taking over as Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s appreciation and affection for the Sikh community translated into action with his government, taking several landmark decisions, like the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, providing long-pending justice to the 1984 riot victims, and exempting GST on langar inputs at Gurudwaras, among others. All such decisions have earned the respect and appreciation of Sikhs across the globe.

This book is an attempt to document Shri Modi’s earnest efforts at upholding the Sikhs’ right to protect their historical sites and places of worship in India and abroad and rolling out major developmental projects for enabling Punjab, the land of Sikh Gurus, to excel as an economically prosperous and politically vigorous state so as to bring it back at the helm of India’s glorious image on the world map.

The book was released by Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri JP Nadda and the then Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Irani, in New Delhi.

Sadbhavana - A Gesture of Goodwill event in Varanasi witnessed the grand synthesis of cultures and religions as more than 450 distinguished guests, comprising prominent religious leaders from the Sikh and Hindu communities, educationists, sportspersons, scientists, philanthropists, peace activists, lawmakers, and policymakers, graced the occasion.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Yogi Adityanath, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Leaders from different sects of Sikhism, including Nirmala Sect, Udasi Sect, Kabir Panth Sect, and Nanaksar Sect, joined us as we expressed profound gratitude towards Shri Narendra Modi Ji for his dedicated service to the nation.

On this occasion, we also released two books, namely "Heartfelt-The Legacy of Faith" and "Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery", which showcase the success story and path-breaking initiatives of Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

To spread the profound and inspirational teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who always emphasized universal brotherhood and selfless service, we organised Gurmat Samagam at Gurudwara Sri Lakhpat Sahib in Kutch district, Gujarat, in December 2022. The holy place, Lakhpat, was visited by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji during his second and fourth missionary journeys - Udasis and still houses relics like Guru’s Khadavas and a carved wooden Palki.

Today, the glory and grandeur of historic Gurudwara Sri Lakhpat Sahib are intact due to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s concerted efforts for the restoration of this sacred place.

Sikh scholars and thousands of devotees gathered for Gurmat Samagam at this holy place. During the magnificent shabad rendition, the congregation expressed their heartfelt admiration and sincere gratitude towards Shri Narendra Modi Ji for taking major initiatives for the honour and welfare of the Sikh community. On the occasion, the book titled "Heartfelt | The Legacy of Faith" showcasing his incredible work for the Sikh community, was distributed among the devotees.

With a vision of creating an inclusive and egalitarian society embracing all religions, we organized a first-of-its-kind "All India Minority Conclave: Role of Minorities in Amrit Kaal" in Chandigarh, bringing together prominent religious leaders from all faiths, representatives of the government, renowned actors, and acclaimed academicians from across the nation. This conclave witnessed extensive deliberations to collaborate and further reinforce the shared values of solidarity, peaceful coexistence, and respect for all religions to build a new India.

Reflecting the true essence of unity in diversity in India, an interfaith delegation visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer and Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan, to spread the message of communal harmony and peace and to strengthen the bonds of unity and affinity among people of different religious communities in the country. The interfaith delegation performed Ziyarat at Ajmer Sharif Dargah and offered prayers at Brahma Temple for the well-being of the nation.

On the significant occasion of the signing of the 10-Point Ladakh Peace Declaration in Leh, Ladakh, the International Buddhist Community presented an epistle of gratitude and appreciation for Shri Narendra Modi Ji and praised him as a global peacemaker. The Indian Minorities Foundation played a pivotal role at a Mass Walk for World Peace, an International Conference on World Peace, and the signing of the 10-Point Ladakh Peace Declaration in Leh, Ladakh, reaffirming its commitment to peace, harmony, and sustainable development.

A first-of-its-kind multi-faith conference was organized in Kashmir, which witnessed the congregation of religious leaders from various Muslim communities, including Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Dawoodi Bohra, Pasmanda Muslims, and Gujjar-Bakkarwals, who came together for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370. Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The conference reflected Kashmir's enduring spirit, resilience, and unyielding commitment to peace.

At the ‘Jazba-E-Hubul-Watani’ event organized in Mumbai, Muslim leaders from different groups like Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Ahmadiyya, Dawoodi Bohra, and Pasmanda passed the “Mumbai Resolution” in affirmation of their support for PM Modi's vision. The event brought together distinguished guests, including religious leaders, scholars, academicians, corporate leaders, sports personalities, Bollywood personalities, Padma Awardees, and social activists, among others. On this occasion, we celebrated the invaluable contributions of the Muslim community to India’s remarkable development journey.

Kargil witnessed a remarkable gathering of individuals from diverse backgrounds, joining forces to celebrate the strides the region has taken since attaining the status of a separate Union Territory (UT) in 2019 under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi Ji. The event on the theme “Salaam Kargil” was organized, bringing together all sects of the Muslim community who expressed their unwavering commitment to actively participate in nation-building and contribute to the vision of making India a developed nation.