Religious animosity affecting nation: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval

New Delhi, July 30

Warning the nation to be on guard against forces conspiring to disturb harmony and create unrest in the name of religion and ideology, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval today urged spiritual leaders to make efforts and work together to sort out misunderstandings and make every religious body feel part of India.

He made these remarks in the presence of religious leaders from different religions at an interfaith conference organised by All-India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council here.

“Some people create animosity in the name of religion that adversely affects the entire country. We cannot be a mute spectator to this. To counter religious animosity, we have make every religious body feel part of India. In this, we sail and sink together,” Doval said.

At the event, religious leaders passed a resolution to “ban” organisations like PFI, which have been indulging in “anti-national activities”. The NSA’s warning comes two months after suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s comments on Prophet Muhammad created a massive furore.