New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday stated that each one religions are equal in India and no faith is below any menace within the nation the place cultures and religions which have co-existed in concord for hundreds of years. “India continues to play its role as a refuge for heterodox ideas with an infinite capacity to absorb dissent. No religion is under any threat,” Doval stated throughout an occasion on the India Islamic Cultural Centre within the nationwide capital. Muslim World League secretary-general Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who’s on a six-day India go to, additionally addressed the gathering.
“As a proud civilizational state, India believes in promoting tolerance, dialogue and cooperation to deal with the challenges of our time. It was no coincidence that despite having around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been incredibly low,” Doval stated.
“India, the world’s largest democracy and the mother of democracies, is a land of incredible diversity. It is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and languages that coexist in harmony. As an inclusive democracy, India has successfully managed to provide space for all its citizens, regardless of their religious, ethnic or cultural backgrounds,” Doval added.
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NSA additionally stated that amongst India’s quite a few non secular teams, Islam occupies a singular and important place of delight, with India being residence to the second-largest Muslim inhabitants on the earth.
“To give an idea of the scale we are talking about, India’s Muslim population is almost equal to the combined population of over 33 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC),” Doval added.
“The philosophy of cooperation and dialogue in Islam has over the centuries merged seamlessly with the ancient Hindu civilizational tradition of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World is One Family’,” the National Security Advisor stated.
“It was only by being open to accommodating various worldviews and ideas, interactions and assimilations of various cultures, beliefs, and practices that India emerged as a sanctuary for persecuted people of all faiths from across the world since times immemorial,” Doval highlighted how India has at all times accepted folks from all faith and ethnicity.
Recalling occasions from the historical past Doval stated, “India welcomed Arab exiles (in the court of Raja Dahir of Sindh), Jews, Tibetans, Parsis, Shias, Bangladeshis, Afghans and many others with open arms. This enduring tradition of accommodation is a testament to India being a deeply rooted multiethnic, multi-religious, and multilingual society.”
Doval additionally stated that India’s tradition has not solely enriched artwork, literature, structure, delicacies, expertise, and so forth. however extra importantly created a syncretic consciousness that permeated via widespread folks. The edifice of contemporary India is constructed on the rules of equal rights, equal alternatives and equal duties. This equality is assured by our Constitution and Law.
Speaking of terrorism, Doval stated that the problem of extremism and international terrorism compels India to not decrease its guard. “To preserve the security and stability within our borders and also rise to the security challenges beyond, India has been leading the fight – the fight against individuals and organizations – who are promoting extremism, narcotics and terrorism,” he added.
Expressing the federal government’s absolute no-tolerance coverage in opposition to terrorism Doval stated, “India is an extremely responsible power but when the need for a hot pursuit against terrorist havens was felt, we have gone all out to destroy terrorism in our national interest.”
“In the past, nations might have fought with each other to resolve their differences. But, as our Prime Minister says, this is no more the age of war. Future battles for the good of humanity will have to be fought against hunger, poverty, ignorance and want,” Doval stated including that wars must be prevented in at this time’s instances.
“In today’s world, with complex geopolitical challenges confronting us, religion has to become a beckoning light for humanity to usher into an era of peace and harmony. Our differences will have to take a backseat if we wish to realize the true human potential and make this world a better place to live for our coming generations,” he added.
Before Doval’s remarks, Saudi chief al-Issa who’s the present Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), an organisation based mostly in Saudi Arabia and representing Muslims worldwide, delivered his tackle.
The visiting Saudi delegate had stated that his organisation is working the world over to advertise non secular consciousness. “There is this pessimist theory in the world that says that the clash between civilizations is unavoidable, and thus such a clash depends on two factors. There are religions and also civilizations. That’s why the United Nations has been aware of such theories, and they have established an organization, an organ within the United Nations called the Alliance of Civilizations,” al-Issa stated.Â
