Ajmer Sharif’s Dewan gets Nationwide Praise and Support

The Head of Ajmer Sharif Dargah Diwan, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan has gained nationwide support and praises for his decision to boycott the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the Holy Shrine.

The dargah spiritual head had said that he will boycott Ashraf’s visit in protest of ‘beheading’ of an Indian soldier by Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Zainul Abedin Ali Khan is the direct descendant of Holy Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Even the Political Arena has praised the step taken by Dargah Diwan. “It is a good decision which reflects thinking of our citizens…I do not know what is the thinking of Central government (on this),” said senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu.

Local lawyers and the Ajmer Dargah market association have also joined the protest against the visit of Pakistan Prime Minister .

“Due to security reasons, the market remains shut during the visit of VVIPs but this time we are closing the shops voluntarily well before the time set by the district administration,” Jodha Tekchandani, Dargah Market Association president, said.

A representative of Ajmer Bar Association, Rajesh Tandon, said that roads from where Ashraf’s cavalcade will pass will be washed by water after his departure because his passage will make the land “unholy”.

However, the Khadim (priest) community is all set to welcome the delegation and said the protest by the Dargah Deewan will not affect the ceremonies performed during the visit.

“Deewan has no interference in the Ziyarat or any other religious ceremony which are performed when a nation head visits so his boycott will not have zero impact. The holy shrine is open for all and the visit should not be opposed,” Bilal Chisti, a Khadim who will perform Ziyarat for Ashraf, said.