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Dawat-e-Iftar at Chandigarh’s Jama Masjid : Muslims hail PM Modi for bringing their community into national mainstream from the world of imaginary fear
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, March 27, 2024:
Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) organized ‘Dawat-e-Iftar’ party for members of Muslims community at Jama Masjid in Burail of Sector 45, Chandigarh on Wednesday on the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to promote the spirit of communal harmony, brotherhood and compassion.
Joining the Iftar party in large numbers, Muslim community members said no discrimination has existed in India towards any religious minority in past 10 years under PM Modi. They said the Muslim community has benefited significantly from welfare schemes and initiatives launched by PM Modi’s government during the past 10 years.
Besides Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and IMF Convenor Satnam Singh Sandhu, Imam of the Jama Masjid, President of Muslim Association Burail, Gurmail Khan, the Iftar party was joined by members of IMF and large number of Muslims.
Lauding PM Modi reviving the spirit of ‘Hubul Watni’ (patriotism) among the Muslims, they said with his mantra of Sabka Saath and Saka Vikas, he has made Muslims equal partners in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.
They said instead of indulging in vote bank politics, PM Modi has empowered members of their community through various government programs which have benefitted Muslims and minority communities benefitted in proportion higher than their population during the past 10 years.
Hailing inclusive policies adopted by PM Modi’s government, Muslim community members said during the past 10 years of Modi government, India has truly progressed as a united and thriving nation where every individual irrespective of their background can prosper. The Muslim community at the shrine prayed for sound health of PM Narendra Modi and pledged support for his successful return as Prime Minister of India in 2024 elections.
Giving a message of unity, integrity and brotherhood, Muslims said PM Modi’s mantra of ‘Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat’ and ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ have become a reality in every nook and corner of the country with all-inclusive and all-encompassing development agenda of Modi government, added Muslim community leaders.
Muslim community members said PM Modi engagement with the Islamic world has strengthened India’s relations with Muslim-majority countries. They said despite Pakistan’s negative propaganda, Muslim-majority countries have honoured PM Modi with their highest civilian awards and commended his inclusive perspective towards growth.
Rajya Sabha MP and IMF Convenor Satnam Singh Sandhu gratefully expressed joy over the privilege of not only participating but also hosting the Iftar-e-Daawat for the Muslim brothers amidst the sacred month of Ramadan, where members of different communities gathered in significant numbers. He further said, “India has always been multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious society, where every faith has co-existed in harmony for ages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has further strengthened this spirit of oneness and brotherhood amongst the Indians over the past decade for creating ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat’, and consequently ensured the progress of every Community irrespective of any discrimination through his ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ mantra. As Indians, let each one of us uphold the principle of ‘Nation First’ and continue to put in collective efforts towards the progress, unity, and security of the nation, so that we can build a stronger, united and developed India by 2047, as envisioned by our Prime Minister Modi.”
PM Modi has given benefits without discrimination, Muslims have benefited from these schemes, says Muslim youth
Praising PM Modi for ensuring development of all communities without discrimination, a young Muslim man from Chandigarh Javed Ansari said,“In the last 10 years, the security of Muslims in India has increased under the PM Modi government. Earlier Muslims were seen only as vote bank in India, but now Muslim community is progressing in every field including education, jobs. This change has come only because of PM Modi. Modi ji has united all religions by saying 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'. PM Modi is committed to the development of all communities including the Muslim community. India is the world's third largest eco system for startups. Today Muslims are bringing new ideas by joining startups. More than 36 per cent youth of the Muslim community have benefited from the schemes run by the Modi government. I am sure PM Modi will get over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls and be the Prime Minister for third time,”.
Another man from Chandigarh, Islam Malik said “The development and welfare work done by PM Modi in the last 10 years is unprecedented, never seen before. We feel that the future of our children is really bright because of PM Modi. I appeal to all the Muslim youth who turn 18 to vote for PM Modi so that he becomes the PM again and their future is always bright and secure. are. We will try to make him PM again for at least the next five years. For this, we all have to vote for PM Modi so that he gets more than 400 seats in Lok Sabha,”.
“Muslim community was earlier far behind in education, but in the last 10 years under the leadership of Modi government, our community is not only growing but also flourishing in the field of education as scholarships are offered to Muslim youth to further their education,” he added.
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A Chandigarh resident for 30 years, MD Khan said, “PM Modi has launched various scholarship schemes for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the notified minority communities across the country have been initiated over the last 10 years. Approximately 22.7 per cent of those benefiting from Skill India schemes hailed from the Muslim community, marking them as the primary beneficiaries. In the last 10 years of PM Modi, the percentage of Muslims in government jobs has increased from 4.5% in 2014 to 10.5% in 2023. During the last 10 years, about 63 prominent members of the Muslim community have been honoured with Padma Awards for contribution in art, education, sports and other fields,”.
An elderly Muslim man, Mehndy Hasan said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured progress and prosperity of the Muslim community through 3Es - Education, Employment and Empowerment. Historic Abolition of Triple Talaq in 2019 to protect and empower the rights and dignity of Muslim women. It has led to a decline of 96% in divorce cases. Over 7. 2.3 crore scholarships have been given to Muslim community which is highest ever educational scholarships. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is promoting girl education among Muslim girls. About 8. 19% of the total loans disbursed under PM Mudra Yojana have been given to Muslim youth. Under PM Awas Yojana, 31.3% houses were allotted to the Muslim community,”.
Muslim community leaders say Muslims are safe & prospering under PM Modi
Gurmail Khan, President of Muslim Association Burail, said Prime Minister Modi has also completely ensured Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. “All Muslims are completely safe in the country, which was not safe ten years ago. The entire Muslim community is Prime Minister Modi’s parivar (family). We have full confidence that in 2024, Modi will again lead the country as Prime Minister by winning 400 seats. In the history of Independent India, no leader has led our country to progress as PM Modi has done in just 10 years. This sweeping change has changed both India's fortunes and its global image. Only the return of PM Modi as Prime Minister can take India towards rapid progress and ensure inclusive growth for all. Every community has benefited from PM Modi's actions and will continue to prosper under his visionary leadership. PM Modi has successfully promoted unity across India, which was divided under previous governments before 2014. Today, we stand together as one Indian, and our religion is one,” he added.
Another Muslim community leader Khalil Khan said the current government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes on the message of love, peace and unity. “Under his leadership, Muslims are feeling safe in India. Undoubtedly there is no other country in the whole world where Muslims enjoy freedom and peace like India. PM Modi's vision emphasizing inclusive progress has been warmly welcomed by the Muslim community. The schemes of the Modi government are not limited to any one community, but are for all communities and all citizens. Focused on welfare, which reflects the thinking of PM Modi.” He has shown commitment to ensure upliftment of all through Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (collective effort, inclusive development). We urge him to lead the country towards prosperity by promoting unity among all communities,”.
Only PM Modi can lead India towards greater progress : Muslim Traders
A local trader Sageer Ahmed said,“There are many people who just want to spread hatred, but PM Modi is working to unite the country and ensure all-inclusive development for every community. Our country is a supporter of unity in diversity. Communal tension has reduced significantly under the Modi government in the last 10 years. Sabka Saath and Sabka Vikas has been realized under the visionary leadership of PM Modi”.
“Prime Minister Modi's efforts transcend religious boundaries, aiming at the welfare and development of all communities without any discrimination, be they Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs or any other religion. PM Modi has several important initiatives for the Muslim community, such as upgrading madrassas, preserving mosques and Islamic heritage and promoting Sufism. Moreover, they have uplifted every section of the society, especially women and youth, through empowerment and employment. It is rare to find a leader who truly thinks about the welfare of every community. He said that unlike leaders who indulged in appeasement politics with minorities in the last 65 years of independent India, PM Modi has ensured development. Today not only Muslims but entire India wants the return of PM Modi in 2024, because only he can take the country towards greater progress,” he added.
Chandigarh resident Mehndi Hasan said that the Muslims of India are Hubal's native people and have made important contributions at the time of independence. It is also written in the Quran that you should love and protect the country you live in. The message of Ramadan is that the entire population should live in brotherhood, love and harmony. We should also express our sympathy with everyone in our country together. Our country is a very lovely country. There is no such country anywhere where all religions and religions live together and celebrate all the festivals together. Ahmadi Momuddin Khan told that although he is from Bihar, he has been living in Chandigarh for the last 30 years. He appreciates the visionary thinking of PM Modi. Whose only slogan is Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. Under which he is taking the country forward. Not only for one class but also for inclusive development of all classes. We all Muslim brothers pledge that they are with PM Modi and will contribute to the progress of the country.