PM Modi addresses 80th anniversary celebrations of Brahma Kumaris family, says 'India has always said God is one'

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Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out on Sunday that though there may be different forms of worshiping God, India has always said that God was one.

"In India, God is not different for the Hindus, Muslims and for Parsis. The truth is one, only different people may express it differently. We are such a country which does not believe in imposing our views on anyone. We are such people who believe that knowledge has no limits, knowledge has no timing, knowledge is not bound by anything, knowledge does not need any passport, knowledge does not need a visa," the PM said.

Addressing the 80th-anniversary celebrations of the Brahma Kumaris family via video conferencing, he also said, "Last year, Dadi Janki ji completed 100 years. She is a true karma yogi and she continues to serve society.

He added, "In our culture, the 80th anniversary is a very special occasion. Brahma Kumar and Kumaris have spread the message of India's rich culture throughout the world."

"The way Brahma Kumaris family have taken forward the reach of solar energy actively is commendable. By 2030, India aims to generate 40% energy from non-fossil fuels. By 2022, our aim is to ensure 175 GW of clean energy. About Rs. 11,000 crore has been saved by the use of LED bulbs. Brahma Kumaris organisation can help spread this message," the PM further said.

"Exploitation of nature is a crime for us, we believe in milking of nature," PM Modi went on to say and added, "Let us further the use of digital transactions and make the system more transparent. This will bring down corruption."

He also urged the organization to help in the government's 'Indradhanush' vaccination programme for new-born children as lakhs of them suffer from diseases or die for lack of it.

Talking about nutrition and empowerment of women, he said, "Urge Brahma Kumaris family, Central and state departments to come up with plans to ensure proper nutrition. We have amended the Maternity Bill. This will benefit working women as leaves have been enhanced from 12 to 26 weeks."

On clean India mission, PM Modi maintained, "Dadi ji and Brahma Kumaris have contributed towards Swachhata. Let us aim to build a Swachh Bharat that will be a tribute to Gandhi ji."

Brahma Kumaris is a worldwide spiritual movement and was founded in India in 1937.

It is also the largest spiritual organisation in the world led by women and was founded by Prajapita Brahma Baba.  

The spiritual headquarters of Brahma Kumaris is in Mount Abu.