You (religious leaders) are the most capable and you have bigger responsibilities to shoulder,' Doval said.

We have to think as to what kind of India we will give to our future generations. It is our responsibility to correct this atmosphere. 'Every religion of the country has contributed to the growth of the nation. He said that the country's loss is everyone's loss, so all will have to work in unison to protect it. We have to organise, raise voice and rectify mistakes,' Doval said. We have to develop a faith in every countryman's heart that each Indian is safe here. 'There is a need to create an emotion that we will not let the unity of the country be compromised. He exhorted the religious leaders to play a major role in improving the atmosphere of the nation. In this, we sail and sink together,' Doval said at the conference held in the backdrop of a number of incidents of religious discord in the country. To counter religious animosity, we have to work together and make every religious body feel part of India. 'Some people try to create animosity in the name of religion that adversely affects the entire country and also has ramifications internationally. The resolution also said that targeting any god, goddesses or prophets in discussions or debates by anyone should be condemned and dealt with as per law.Īddressing the gathering, Doval said there is a need to reach out to everyone to include them in this fight against radical forces and tell them that there is no place for hate and agitation against any religion in India.ĭoval said efforts are required to sort out misunderstandings and make every religious body feel it is a part of India. He made these remarks at an interfaith conference - organised by the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) - which passed a resolution advocating a ban on organisations like Popular Front of India (PFI) for pursuing a 'divisive agenda' and indulging in 'anti- national activities'. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday urged leaders of various faiths to counter the radical forces trying to create animosity in the name of religion and ideology that adversely affects the country and has international ramifications.

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