Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the collective strength and resilience of the Sindhi community embody the very ideals that form the foundation of a strong India. Mr Birla made these remarks during the Sashakt Samaj – Samridh Bharat programme, organized by the Vishwa Sindhi Hindu Foundation of Associations in New Delhi on Sunday. The Speaker said that the community has consistently demonstrated excellence across business, industry, banking, services, and emerging technologies, thereby generating livelihoods for millions. Mr Birla said that the success of their community is rooted not just in economic acumen, but in deep-rooted values of trust, cooperation, ethical conduct, and qualities that contribute to the nation’s progress. He highlighted that the trials faced by Sindhi community during Partition only strengthened the community further. He also emphasized that the strength of the country lies in its diversity, stressing that unity, coordination, and mutual respect among all communities are paramount to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Addressing the event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, the Sindhi community is a symbol of India’s cultural identity and self-respect. He added that this community is known for its hard work and talent in India and around the world.
Mr. Singh said, until last year, the government allowed minority communities fleeing religious persecution in neighbouring countries to remain in India without a passport. He added, the Citizenship Amendment Act has provided these persecuted refugees a path to a safe, dignified, and empowered life. The Minister said, the BJP has always stood for the rights and privileges of the Sindhi community.
