Rajnath Singh to offer 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

NEW DELHI: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh will offer a ceremonial 'chadar' at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Sunday, in observance of the annual Urs celebrations of the 13th-century Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
The chadar will be presented by Munavvar Khan, the former vice president of the dargah committee, on behalf of the minister.
"Munavvar Khan will leave from his Jaipur residence at Sunday noon and reach Ajmer at 2 pm. After presenting the chadar, Rajnath Singh's message will be read out," a BJP spokesperson told news agency PTI, on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, Union minister of minority affairs Kiren Rijiju visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer a "chadar" on behalf of PM Modi.

Taking to social media platform X, the minister said: "On the very auspicious occasion of the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, I had the privilege of visiting the revered Dargah Ajmer Sharif. On behalf of Hon'ble PM Modi ji, I offered the sacred chadar, a timeless gesture of faith, unity & peace that inspires millions."
Prior to presenting the offering, Rijiju emphasised the significance of the visit stating that, "This chadar represents PM Modi's message of peace, harmony, and unity. The dargah is a place where people of all faiths come together, reinforcing the idea of a united India."
Since assuming office, PM Modi has consistently sent a 'chadar' to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah each year. This marks the 11th time the Prime Minister has participated in this observance, underscoring its importance as a bridge of cultural and religious solidarity.