28/06/2026
Srinagar, Jun 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that Hinduism is the world's oldest living religion and that it allowed other religions to flourish in the country by embracing diversity and coexistence.
The LG made these remarks while ad-dressing the Interfaith Dialogue organised by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) and Inter-Faith Harmony Foundation of India, at SKICC here. Highlighting India's legacy as an ancient civilisation rooted in mutual respect, Sinha said diverse faiths coexist and flourish in the country, teaching the world the wisdom of peace.
"The world recognises that Hinduism-Sanatana Dharma, the world's oldest living religion, never imposed itself. Instead, it embraced diversity and coexistence. Ancient India built a foundation of respect, giving Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism freedom to flourish," he said.
The LG said in a world facing conflicts and intolerance, the core spirit of Sanatana Dharma and In...