Archdiocese of Bhopal organised ‘Sadbhavana Rally-cum-Inter-religious prayer’ here on Monday to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at E-6, Arera Colony, in which people of all religions participated.
On this occasion, Archbishop leo Cornelio said, “It is the need of the hour to raise all our hearts and minds together to build one nation burying different caste systems of our country. As all the rivers reach one destination in the end we need to become aware of our origin and the purpose of our existence to promote peace and harmony in our country.”
Haji Mohd Haroon, the Muslim leader asked all the people to build the country on the basis of non-violence. Acharya Krishna Kumar Dubey and Gyani Dilip Singh appreciated the contribution of our youth to promote unity and brotherhood in our country.
The Rally began with a prayer led by Pastor Sanjay Masih, and was led by Heads of different religions, giving the message of unity in diversity. It took off at 5.30 pm, from Assumption Church compound, passed through Sai Board and ended at Pastoral Centre. At Pastoral Centre, where an Inter-religious prayer was held from 6.30 to 8 pm, Heads of different religions offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, followed by National anthem.
leaders of different Religions– Archbishop leo Cornelio of Bhopal, Haji Mohd Haroon (Muslim), Sardar Dileep Singh (Sikh), Acharya Krishna Kumar Dubey ( Hindu), Pastor CP Singh (Christian), Bhante Rahul Putra (Budhist) gave valuable messages on communal harmony, and unity of the country and offered prayers for the various needs of the nation.
About 500 people of different Religions and Churches participated in the rally and the prayer. The prayer was jointly held by Commission for Dialogue and Ecumenism, UCPI Bhopal and PR Office.