Jaipur: A national-level Haq-e-Aman (Right to Peace) conference marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was held in Jaipur, bringing together Muslim, Sikh, Dalit, and civil rights groups in a strong call for social harmony and justice. The event was organized jointly by the Indian Muslim Civil Rights (IMCR), All India Peace Mission, Dalit Muslim Unity Forum Rajasthan, Central Singh Sabha, and the Gurudwara Management Committee Rajasthan.
The conference, coordinated by Prof. Daya Singh, Dr. Azam Baig, Abdul Latif Arco, Prof. Hardeep Singh Dibdiba, and Prof. Khushal Singh, was described as one of the most successful Sikh-Muslim solidarity gatherings in recent years.
Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, addressing the gathering as chief guest, said Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s sacrifice remains a timeless lesson in defending justice and humanity. “We must build an India where Dalits, Sikhs, minorities, and the marginalized feel secure. Destroying the homes of the poor and imprisoning the innocent goes against democracy,” he said, urging collective action against injustice.
Justice Ranjit Singh, former chairman of the State Human Rights Commission, reminded the audience that the Guru’s martyrdom was for all faiths and symbolized resistance against tyranny. He cautioned the government against discrimination and called for unity in protecting the rights of minorities.
Maulana Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, National General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, stressed that both Islam and Sikhism teach justice and equality. “Remaining silent in the face of injustice is betrayal of our faith,” he said, urging communities to strengthen interfaith unity.
Justice Iqbal Ansari, former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, echoed these sentiments, saying tyranny has no religion. He emphasized deeper engagement between Sikh and Muslim communities to promote justice and peace.
Prof. Daya Singh highlighted the continued distortion of Sikh history and said Guru Tegh Bahadur’s message should guide efforts against present-day oppression. Muhammad Nazimuddin, State President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Rajasthan, called for collective initiatives to uphold the Constitution and social unity.
The conference began with a recitation of the Quran by Dr. Azam Baig and concluded with the adoption of a joint memorandum. Participants unanimously rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, demanded an end to demolitions of poor people’s homes, called for the release of wrongly imprisoned youths and religious leaders, and sought the repeal of Rajasthan’s anti-conversion law. Delegates also urged the formation of a Gurudwara Management Committee in Rajasthan without delay.
It was announced that a follow-up national conference will be held in Lucknow in November to continue building bridges between faith communities. The event concluded with felicitation of dignitaries including MLA Amin Kagzi, Hafiz Manzoor Ali Khan, Maulana Shaheen Jamali, Prof. K.K. Rattu, Akramul Jabbar, and several Sikh and Muslim leaders from across India.
