Amit Shah Visits ISKCON HQ In West Bengal, Lauds Role In Spreading Sanatana Dharma Globally

Final Up to date:February 18, 2026, 21:46 IST

Amit Shah praised ISKCON’s function in spreading the message of Sanatana Dharma globally, saying it has impressed everybody to comply with the trail of the Gita.

Union Residence Minister Amit Shah in West Bengal. (Picture: X/Amit Shah)

Union Residence Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) headquarters in Nadia, West Bengal, the place he lauded the organisation’s efforts in spreading the message of Sanatana Dharma globally.

Shah attributed ISKCON’s success to the karma of Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada and his inspiration, Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Shah mentioned, “Right now, as we witness the grand ISKCON motion spreading the world over, it’s the karma of the lives of Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada and his inspiration, Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada, that ISKCON is spreading the message of Sanatana Dharma all through the world.”

The Residence Minister additionally praised the Matua neighborhood for championing social welfare and highlighted ISKCON’s function in inspiring individuals to comply with the trail of the Gita. “The Matua neighborhood has additionally persistently championed social welfare,” he mentioned.

Shah additional highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi typically presents a replica of the Gita to visiting Heads of States or Ministers. “ISKCON has impressed everybody to comply with the trail of the Gita and has sustained the Gita motion. Subsequently, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally presents a Geeta to Heads of States or Ministers of one other nation, once they go to India,” Shah added.

Earlier on Tuesday, Amit Shah unveiled the equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, constructed by Maharashtra Samaj Gandhinagar in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he mentioned it can encourage town’s individuals and youth by commemorating Shivaji Maharaj’s braveness and management in establishing Hindu Swaraj.

He mentioned that younger Shivaji Maharaj defied the percentages to ascertain Hindu Swaraj regardless of Mughal rule and years of oppression, and praised his efforts to guard temples and promote resilience throughout difficult occasions.

Shah mentioned, “It’s a good day for me that the statue of Shivaji Maharaj has been put in. The 21-foot-tall statue will encourage the individuals and youth of Gandhinagar. When the darkness of slavery loomed massive, the nation was enslaved from Afghanistan to Kanyakumari and from Somnath to Orissa. Adil Shahi got here; when individuals had virtually disappeared resulting from years of slavery and struggling, 16-year-old Shivaji confirmed a brand new path.”

“Nobody believed that younger Shivaji would be capable of set up Hindu Swaraj. Shivaji Maharaj was topped, and Hindu Swaraj was established. It took Mughal energy to interrupt Shivaji Maharaj’s braveness, however he didn’t quit the struggle. When the temples of Kashi have been destroyed, Shivaji Maharaj protected the temples of the South,” the Union Residence Minister added.

Shah additionally mirrored on Shivaji Maharaj’s vow to rebuild temples destroyed by invaders, linking it to up to date achievements such because the consecration of the Ram Temple, the Kashi Vishwanath Hall, and the gilding of the Somnath Temple. He additionally famous Shivaji Maharaj’s institution of the Navy and his guiding motto.

“At the moment, he gave the message that if damaging forces destroy temples, we’ll construct new ones. When the Ram Temple was consecrated, Shivaji Maharaj’s vow was fulfilled. The Kashi Vishwanath Hall was rebuilt. The Somnath Temple, which was destroyed 16 occasions, has been gilded. Throughout his time, Shivaji Maharaj established the Navy and gave a motto,” he mentioned.

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