Prince Karim Aga Khan calls on PM

Published By : Admin | April 7, 2015 | 18:50 IST

Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, Prince Karim Aga Khan, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today. He is currently on a visit to India, and will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan by President Pranab Mukherjee tomorrow.

684-Prince Karim Aga Khan calls on PM (1) The Prime Minister praised the work of the Aga Khan Foundation, especially in the areas of rural development and sanitation, which, he said, he had the opportunity to witness first-hand when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Shri Narendra Modi called upon the Aga Khan Foundation to play a key role in the 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Ganga Rejuvenation' initiatives. He also sought the Foundation's participation in building toilets for girl children.

684-Prince Karim Aga Khan calls on PM (2)Prince Karim Aga Khan said he was honoured to be receiving the Padma Vibhushan. He said the Aga Khan Foundation was already undertaking the task of construction of one lakh toilets, beginning with the state of Gujarat. He said the Foundation was also involved in initiatives to promote health and hygiene, and to ensure potable water supply.

684-Prince Karim Aga Khan calls on PM (3) The Prime Minister and Prince Karim Aga Khan also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today performed Mahapuja and Kumbhabhishek at the Somnath temple, Gujarat.

The Prime Minister expressed that receiving this great privilege is one of the most emotional and unforgettable moments of his life. He further highlighted that praying to Mahadev on the special occasion marking 75 years since the rebuilt Somnath Temple opened its doors is an unforgettable experience, adding that the Darshan and Pujan is a source of boundless spiritual energy.

In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister wrote:

"सोमनाथ की भव्य और दिव्य पावन धरा पर महादेव के चरणों में महापूजा और कुंभाभिषेक का परम सौभाग्य प्राप्त करना जीवन के अत्यंत भावपूर्ण और अविस्मरणीय क्षणों में से एक है। ईश्वर रूपी जनता जनार्दन का स्मरण करते हुए महादेव के दर्शन और पूजन का यह अलौकिक अवसर, हृदय को अनंत आध्यात्मिक ऊर्जा, श्रद्धा और शिवमय चेतना से अभिभूत कर गया है।"

"To be praying to Mahadev on the special occasion marking 75 years since the rebuilt Somnath Temple opened its doors is an experience I’ll never forget. The Darshan and Pujan of Mahadev is a source of boundless spiritual energy."