‘While many nations struggle with coexistence, India embraced ethos seamlessly’
RK News Service
Srinagar, Jun 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the idea of honouring all faiths equally has been woven into the fabric of India’s philosophy for millennia.
“While many nations today struggle with the challenge of coexistence, diversity has been our natural rhythm of life,” he said in his address at the ‘Rishiwar’ Inter-Faith Conference 2026 in Srinagar.
Sinha said that while many societies have devised measures to safeguard unity, India embraced the ethos and value of coexistence and practised it seamlessly for thousands of years.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that respecting all ideas and beliefs has always been the tradition of Sanatan Dharma. He said that India has consistently emphasised unity in diversity and shown respect to every faith that emerged thousands of years after Sanatan Dharma.
“The Rigveda also teaches that hearts and minds should be aligned, our aim should be the same, our feelings in harmony, and our thoughts united,” he said.
Sinha said scholars and researchers worldwide agree that the spirit of equal regard for all religions finds its philosophical roots in the ancient traditions of our great country. “When I reflect on the ideals and philosophies India has gifted humanity, it becomes evident that through both thought and deed, our Vedas, Upanishads, saints, and seers have illuminated a path toward lasting world peace,” he said.
Stating that every thread of society must be woven together, advancing with a shared commitment to the welfare of humanity, the LG said, “That is precisely what humanity needs most today. The ethos of equal respect for all religions is India’s most precious gift to the world. We must continuously nurture it so we can move forward together in unity and bring prosperity to every community.”
Highlighting Jammu and Kashmir’s exceptional performance during the three phases of the Vande Mataram initiative, the Lieutenant Governor described the achievement as extraordinary and a testament to the people’s enduring patriotic spirit. He lauded the overwhelming public support for the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, stating that participation from all sections of society has been organic and inspiring, and called upon citizens, institutions, and community leaders to embrace the campaign as a people’s movement.
The conference was attended by High Court of J&K and Ladakh Judge Justice Sanjay Dhar, J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Kashmir University Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan, Organiser (Convener) Prof Meena Sharma, saints, senior officers of the judiciary, police and civil administration, faculty members of various universities, students, and a large number of the public.