When all are treated equally, conflicts end, peace prevails, says Dingaleshwar Swami
Speaking at the 'convention of Sufi saints' at Idgah Maidan in Old Hubballi on Saturday (July 26, 2025), in which few thousand people participated, Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami said that had it not been for Sufi saints and reformers like Basavanna and other sharanas, rivers of blood would have flown in the country.
'The Sufi saints and Basavanna have propagated the message of bonhomie and peace. The message of 'shun hatred and love' was given by Fakireshwar five centuries ago. In Hubballi Sri Gangadhara Rajayogindra Swami has immensely contributed to Hindu-Muslim bonhomie', he said.
Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said that the contribution of Sufi saints in building a harmonious society was immense. Conventions like this which united everyone should be held across the state, he said.
He said that success would be possible in the fight against vested interests only if Hindus and Muslims fought unitedly and freedom would gain meaning only when everyone got equal opportunities, equal rights and access to education. For the problems of the country there was solution in Ambedkar's thinking, he said. 'Participate in the birth anniversaries of Ambedkar, Basavanna and Buddha and we will participate in your programmes', he told the Muslims.
Making introductory remarks Chief Whip of Karnataka Legislative Council Saleem Ahmed said that for ensuring overall development of the nation communal harmony was essential. 'The message of the convention is shun hatred and win over everyone with love', he said.
Textile Minister Shivanand Patil said steps should be taken to contain people instigating violence for the sake of vested interests by organising such conventions. If one behaved with humanity after birth, then he would also be a Sufi, he said.
Chairman of Karnataka Waqf Board Syed Mohammed Ali Husseni called on everyone to follow the message of Sufi and other saints. He also emphasised the need for providing good 'sanskar' to the children.
A host of religious heads including Channavasava Swami of Savanur and several Muslim religious heads took part in the convention. A host of political leaders, former cricketer Azaruddin and others were present.
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