NMUB hosts interfaith seminar for peace, harmony in India

Spiritual leaders, distinguished personalities and intellectuals during a seminar at New Delhi.
Spiritual leaders, distinguished personalities and intellectuals during a seminar at New Delhi.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 9: National Mission for Unity and Brotherhood (NMUB) hosted a one-day seminar at the main auditorium of the India International Centre, New Delhi, bringing together spiritual leaders, distinguished personalities and intellectuals from across faiths to promote peace, unity and harmony in India and beyond.
The event’s chief guest, Dr Karan Singh, former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and a respected statesman, graced the occasion with his presence and shared his rich experiences, inspiring the gathering with his vision for interfaith understanding and national integration. He was accompanied by his daughter, Dr Jyotsna Singh, who also attended the seminar.
The seminar witnessed the presence of prominent spiritual leaders from diverse faiths, including Salman Chishty (Sufi leader from Ajmer Sharif), Rabbi Ezekiel Isaac Malekar (distinguished voice of interfaith harmony and social justice), Acharya Vivek Muni (renowned spiritual teacher), Paramjit Chandoke (community leader), Dr A K Merchant (National Trustee of the Bahai Spiritual Assembly of India) and Marazban Zalwalla (representative of the Parsi Zoroastrian faith).
Speaking about the vision behind the seminar, Rakesh Sapru, founder and general secretary of the National Mission for Unity and Brotherhood, said, “In these times, it is vital to reinforce the bonds of unity across communities and faiths. Our mission is to restore peace and harmony in J&K and Ladakh, revive India’s rich cultural heritage, and create an international platform for peace.”