Interfaith Dialogue on Sarvdharm Sambhav and Iftar by Lok Samiti

16 March 2026, Hazaribagh: An Interfaith Dialogue on Sarvdharm Sambhav along with an Iftar gathering was organized at Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, Amrit Nagar by District Lok Samiti, Hazaribagh and Jagriti Socio-Economic Empowerment Services, Ranchi.

During the dialogue, speakers reflected on the essence of different religions and the teachings of great spiritual leaders, who raised their voices against social evils, injustice, and ignorance, guiding humanity towards truth, morality, and compassion. It was emphasized that understanding and practicing the core human values inherent in all religions is essential for building an equitable and harmonious society.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Girija Satish, National President of Lok Samiti, said that all religions fundamentally promote truth, morality, and humanity, and stressed the need to overcome social evils such as superstition, discrimination, and exploitation.
Mr. Shamsher Alam emphasized respect for all religions as the cornerstone of India’s unity and integrity.
Advocate Mr. Arvind Jha highlighted that the core message of all religions is peace, which must be upheld to counter growing global unrest.
Mr. Arjun Yadav, a JP movement activist, termed communalism and extremism as serious threats to India’s social fabric.
Mr. Muazzam pointed out that basic issues like food, clothing, and livelihood often receive less attention, while divisive politics creates conflict in society.
Social worker Mr. Avdhesh Pandey noted that Lok Samiti has been consistently working towards promoting communal harmony and ensuring respect for all faiths.

The discussion highlighted that communalism and extremism pose serious challenges, and emphasized the need to strengthen peace, harmony, love, and service as the foundations of a humane society. A two-minute silence was observed for world peace during the programme. The session was chaired by senior advocate and former JP movement activist Mr. Swaroop Chand Jain.

The event was attended by around 50 participants, including social activists, advocates, and community members.

The programme concluded with an Iftar gathering, where more than 200 people, including men, women, and children from different communities, came together to break their fast, symbolizing unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony.