India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met a group of prominent Muslims and discussed the way forward for a stronger and united India.
The meeting took place at the new Prime Minister’s Office building, where a 14-member delegation of industrialists, educationists, activists, professionals and community leaders held talks with Doval. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Doval Listened Patiently for 90 Minutes
Businessman and educationist Zafar Sareshwala, who led the delegation, said Doval listened carefully to everyone for around one and a half hours before sharing his vision and guidance.
Sareshwala said Doval stressed the importance of harmony among all religions in India.
“India is a ship. We all sail together, or we sink together,” Doval reportedly told the group.
Call for Equal Opportunities
Sareshwala described the meeting as a positive step and said the group asked for a level playing field.
He said they requested that Muslims should neither face discrimination nor receive any special treatment.
He added that this was only the beginning and such engagement should continue in future.
Who Attended the Meeting
Among those present were business leaders, social figures and professionals including Faruk Patel, Inamulhaq Iraki, Ibrarulhaq Iraki, Juned Shariff, Zaffar Lari, Kausar Jahan and Naima Khatoon.
Others included environmental activist Saher Bhamla, AIIMS doctor Nishat Hussain and journalist Samina Shaikh.
Positive Message for Minorities
Zahir Kazi said the meeting sent a positive message that there are people in government willing to listen to minorities.
He said regular dialogue helps remove misunderstandings and build bridges between communities.
Journalist Praises Move
Veteran journalist Sheela Bhatt praised the initiative on social media, calling Doval a practical and grounded leader.
She said the invited Muslim leaders were selected carefully and represented voices beyond traditional vote-bank politics.
Concerns Raised by Delegation
The group reportedly shared concerns and suggestions regarding education, employment and public discourse.
Journalist Samina Shaikh said she highlighted the support Muslim families give to women’s education and ambition, while also raising concerns about online targeting of Muslims during social media controversies.
She said Doval listened closely and offered possible solutions.
Doval’s Earlier Remarks on Islam in India
In July 2023, Doval said religions had coexisted peacefully in India for centuries. He also noted that Islam holds a unique and respected place in the country, which has the world’s second-largest Muslim population.
The latest meeting has been welcomed by participants as a constructive step towards trust, inclusion and national unity.
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