BJP Minority Morcha offers chadar at Ajmer Dargah to mark Modi's longest-serving PM milestone
Synopsis
BJP's Minority Morcha turned a Sufi shrine into a political statement — offering ceremonial chadars at dargahs and madrassas nationwide to celebrate Modi's record as India's longest-serving elected PM. With voices from the All India Muslim Jamaat to Mumbai's Mahim Dargah, the coordinated tribute underscores the BJP's sustained outreach to minority communities ahead of future electoral cycles.
Key Takeaways
BJP Minority Morcha offered a ceremonial chadar at the Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishty in Ajmer on 10 June .
The event marked PM Narendra Modi's record as India's longest-serving head of an elected government .
Rajasthan BJP Minority Morcha President Hameed Khan Mewati said chadars were offered at dargahs in every district of the state.
Abid Ali Chaudhary of Sufi Samvad Maha Abhiyan said prayers were held at dargahs and madrassas across the country .
Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha President Wasim Khan offered prayers at Mahim Dargah and described Modi's 12-year tenure as 'highly impactful'.
All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi also endorsed Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' record.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha workers on Wednesday, 10 June offered a ceremonial chadar at the Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishty in Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's record as India's longest-serving head of an elected government. The gesture was accompanied by prayers for Modi's long life and for peace and communal harmony across the country.
The Ceremony and What Was Said
Hameed Khan Mewati, BJP Minority Morcha's Rajasthan President, said workers offered ceremonial chadars at dargahs in every district of the state. 'We prayed for the long age of PM Modi and for peace and brotherhood to prevail in the country,' he said.
Mewati credited Modi's tenure with bringing 'immense development' to minority communities since 2014, citing several welfare schemes launched without distinction between religious communities. 'His goal is to ensure that all citizens are able to benefit from the government's initiatives,' he added.
National Reach of the Tribute
Abid Ali Chaudhary, National Co-In Charge of Sufi Samvad Maha Abhiyan, said prayers were organised in dargahs and madrassas across the country to mark the occasion. The outreach extended beyond Rajasthan, with BJP Minority Morcha chapters participating in multiple states.
In Mumbai, BJP Minority Morcha President Wasim Khan offered prayers at Mahim Dargah. 'These 12 years are not merely a count of days; they represent a long and highly impactful tenure,' Khan said. 'During these 12 years, he worked tirelessly for all communities, all regions, and every section of society, contributing significantly to their welfare, development, and progress.'
Voices From the Muslim Community
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, also endorsed Modi's governance record, saying the Prime Minister had maintained his stated principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' — a Hindi phrase broadly meaning inclusive development and trust across all communities.
Wasim Khan echoed the sentiment: 'Following the guiding principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Prime Minister Modi has led this nation toward development. It is our wish that he continues to be the Prime Minister of this country.'
Context and Significance
The chadar offering at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah — one of the most revered Sufi shrines in South Asia — carries strong symbolic weight. The BJP's Minority Morcha, which focuses on outreach to non-Hindu communities, has used such gestures as part of a broader strategy to consolidate support across religious lines. This coordinated national exercise, spanning dargahs and madrassas simultaneously, signals an organised effort to project Modi's tenure as one of inclusive governance. Whether the claims of minority welfare are borne out by independent data remains a matter of ongoing political debate.
Point of View
Which have been contested by opposition parties and civil society researchers. The BJP's ability to produce Muslim voices endorsing its governance record is itself a political achievement — but the gap between optics and outcome is precisely where scrutiny should land.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did BJP Minority Morcha offer a chadar at Ajmer Dargah on 10 June?
BJP Minority Morcha offered the ceremonial chadar to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's record as India's longest-serving head of an elected government. The event was held at the Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishty in Ajmer, Rajasthan, and was accompanied by prayers for Modi's long life and national harmony.
What is the Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishty?
It is one of the most prominent Sufi shrines in South Asia, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, dedicated to the 12th-century Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishty. The dargah draws millions of visitors annually from across religious communities and is considered a symbol of syncretic devotion in India.
Was the chadar offering limited to Ajmer?
No. According to Abid Ali Chaudhary of Sufi Samvad Maha Abhiyan, prayers and chadar offerings were organised at dargahs and madrassas across the country. In Mumbai, BJP Minority Morcha President Wasim Khan offered prayers at Mahim Dargah as part of the same national initiative.
What did BJP leaders say about Modi's record on minority welfare?
BJP Minority Morcha's Rajasthan President Hameed Khan Mewati said Modi launched welfare schemes without differentiating between Hindus and Muslims, and that minority communities had seen 'immense development' since 2014. Mumbai BJP Minority Morcha President Wasim Khan described the 12-year tenure as 'highly impactful' for all communities.
Who is Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi and what did he say?
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi is the President of the All India Muslim Jamaat. He said PM Modi had maintained his stated commitment to 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' — a principle of inclusive governance and trust across all communities.
