‘Respecting other religions is essence of all religions'

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November 4, 2013
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Mangalore, Nov 4: “Hurting the religious sentiments of others by criticizing their religion is not the essence of any religion. Instead, all religions preach respect to other religions,” said Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister B Ramanath Rai.

He was speaking after inaugurating book exhibition and releasing Kannada translation of third volume of Tafheem-ul-Quran at a formal function organised by Shanthi Prakashana at Town Hall, Mangalore on Monday.

The programme also marked the launch of month long state-wide campaign Shanthigagi Sahitya' (literature for peace) to commemorate the silver jubilee of the Mangalore based publication.

“The episodes of the past guide us to plan the future. We must constantly try to correct ourselves for the development of the society,” Mr Rai said.

Minister for Health U T Khader said that many a times it is the speech which leads to several problems and clashes in the society.

“When we have right to express, we must know what to express and for what cause,” he said after releasing the book “Mathu Hegirabeku?” translated by Abu Nusaiba during the occasion.

Mr Khadar said the knowledge given by ancestors must be utilized for good cause. It is the asset of society and youth should know its importance in building a sound society. Even technology can use for bringing awareness in society. But now it is being misused for spoiling peace in society, he said.

On the same occasion, Mangalore South MLA JR Lobo inaugurated'Vision Expo'. Minister for Fisheries, Youth Affairs and Sports K Abhayachandra Jain released book'Bharathiya Samskruthiya Anthardharegalu” translated by P Noor Muhammad.

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October 7,2024

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New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

As the Maldives was grappling with a serious economic downturn, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year.

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