From Kashi to Kashan: PM Modi’s tribute to India’s cultural unity

Delhi: On Friday, PM Modi attended the event organised in honour of the famed Sufi minstrel and scholar Amir Khusrau, where he extended advance wishes for Ramzan and lauded Sufi traditions for their communication of inclusivity and harmony.

Illustrating deep connections between societies

Modi attended the 25th edition of the jubilee, which celebrates the heritage of Sufi minstrel Amir Khusrau, and delivered a speech emphasizing India’s rich artistic inclusivity. In his speech, Modi stressed how Sufi saints embraced different traditions, quoting Amir Khusrau and Mirza Ghalib to stress the dateless communication of concinnity. He substantiated Ghalib’s words" When we wake up, we see the distance between Kashi and Kashan is only half a step," illustrating the deep connections between societies." I was present and would say it it was the stylish speech I've heard the PM deliver.

PM Modi's powerful speech

He quoted extensively from Khusarau & Ghalib and spoke about the graces of Sufism and cordiality. This contents of speech need to be noted by everyone, and hope it's a mute on divisiveness," said Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah( performer) on X.The Prime Minister’s participation was extensively appreciated by transnational envoys. Peruvian Ambassador Javier Paulinich praised India’s commitment to conserving artistic harmony.

नई दिल्ली में 25वें सूफी संगीत महोत्सव ‘जहान-ए-खुसरो’ की भव्य प्रस्तुतियों ने प्रेम और भक्ति रस से सराबोर कर दिया। pic.twitter.com/fjdIvTtO1B

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2025

Modi's participation in jubilee’s communication of peace and inclusivity

 Ecuador’s Ambassador Fernando Bucheli noted that music serves as a ground between communities. El Salvador’s Ambassador Guillermo Rubio Funes called Modi’s presence a significant boost for Sufi musicians, and Guatemala’s Ambassador Omar Lisandro Castaneda Solares described his commerce with Modi as "indelible."The Jahan-e-Khusrau jubilee, now marking its tableware festival, continues to serve as a festivity of Sufi traditions and artistic concinnity, with Modi's participation lighting up the jubilee’s communication of peace and inclusivity.