PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Tue, Jan 30 2018 06:12:34 PM

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New Delhi, Jan 30: The first Hindu temple to be constructed in Abu Dhabi will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of his West Asia tour starting February 9.

At present, the only Hindu temple in UAE is located in Dubai. UAE is home to as many as 2.6 million Indians, who form around 30 percent of the total population of the country.

Around 20,000 square metres of land was allotted in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba during Modi’s first visit to the emirates in 2015. The construction of the temple is being funded by private donations.

Indian billionaire businessman B R Shetty, who is chairman of the temple coordination committee had told media “the UAE is a great example of religious tolerance with people of different nationalities living in harmony here.”

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Inside the temple, the idols will be of deities Krishna, Maheshwara, Ayyappa and more. The temples in Dubai are dedicated to Shiva and Krishna. "The temple will have a good vrindavan (garden) and a waterfront," Shetty had earlier told media.

Modi will arrive in Abu Dhabi on February 10 evening and will travel to Dubai the next day. He will address the Indian community reception at the Dubai Opera on February 11 and about 1,800 people are expected to participate. Modi will also be a star attraction at the sixth World Government Summit - a three-day annual event in Dubai that will see India as the guest country - on February 11.

Prime Minister Modi will be visiting two other countries in the West Asia - Palestine and Oman. He will be the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine.

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Rajesh, Manglore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
I am surprised Hindu temple became so famous before its inauguration ! Great...

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Leela, kangeri/Bangaluru
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Its unfortunate that our Leaders with microphone in hand chant "Bharat Mata Ki " and the Audience accept the chant saying "Jai"....
But sad that they fail to live it. Often such a beautiful and positive chant is misused, when we, in reality, we hate each others and forget Bharat Mata and run behind Cow Mata. Leaders should change this attitude and only they can change by self example. How many are there??

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Kumar, Calicut
Wed, Jan 31 2018
There is a lesson to be learned by our PM and his subordinates. Being a Musim dominated country, UAE has welcomed people of other religion from various countries and they are enjoying their stay there without any discrimination. Though these people are there to work and earn and not citizens, Govt s not putting any pressure them and not stealing their independence or religious rights.

Instead UAE Govt is allowing to built a temple respecting the community. However, it is sad that it is quite opposite in India. Minorities who are citizen of india by birth are being tortured, being asked to leave india for no reason, their religious practices are being banned, their worship places are being attacked, their religious school are being shutdown, reglion freedom being withdrawn etc etc.

Why is this discrimination. Why not our Govt follow the footsteps of tiny nation UAE from where hundreds of thusands of indians are sending money to their relatives in india and enjoying a peaceful life. Why few Indians are jealous of minorities in india and want them to leave their home land.

Will our Govt stop such discrimination and attack on minorities and let them live peacefully. I hope our PM will return from UAE with a clean heart towards minorities and will control anti nationals elements in India. None is going to live for a long time and people will not remember any one who has ruined the people. Hitler is a good example for this.

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Rigid, Mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
India mey masjid tudwavo.. UAE mey mandir banavo.. Wah kya zamana hey :@

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Ashok, Mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Any number of crazy comments, inauguration will go on my friends. Rok sako to rok lo. Would have liked to have a pictures of the temple Daiji. Look forward to the coverage on inauguration. Thanks

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Suman, Mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
I don't understand why KUJLI for some people....that's why they are called pseudo secular.

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Karan, Katapadi/Dubai
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Modi and his followers BJP, BD, Ramasene, etc should understand how peaceful to live here in UAE for all religions. Non Muslims can still can still consume alcohol or beef or pork - there is no restrictions on what you want to eat or drink. In India, being secular country we live in fear because of Modi's BJP so called Hindutva party in power. Do you agree ?

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G M Hegde, Udupi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
What a stark contrast. One wonders why people down here are hell bent upon proving they are more religious than the Arabs & are the custodians of religion when the Arabs have showed them their place.

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Chethan Serrao, Bangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
MODI power everywhere....

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Daniel, Mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
great !!!it is indeed a wonderful message by UAE to the world.
pray that everyone's prayers offered in this temple, may be answered by God.
Hinduism is an open and friendly religion and I have enormous amount of respect.

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Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Looks like more of temples will come up in gulf first rather than Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Sachin Shetty, Mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
He always steals the show. Good

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jl, india
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Mr. B R shetty who has constructed this temple in abu dhabi is a rich buisnessman with lots of money. I am sure he can help magalorean humans who are in need of help.

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Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah
Wed, Jan 31 2018
People who have rich heart help anyone according to their financial capacity irrespective of poor or rich...and i think you are not aware of Udupi Govt Hospital (Women and Children )...Please visit once..You will come to know about Mr.B.R.Shetty...(land was donated by one goodhearted Muslim man)..

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JL, india
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Thats the reason. I told the poor to go to B R Shetty for help.

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Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
For that you do not want to advise..a gem person like shettysab acclaimed all over for his genoristy. He even not failed to help victims of pak earthquakes when need arises.

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SRIK, Abudhabi/UAE
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Please refer the article of constructing the temple in Abudhabi,The total expenses is beared from Abudhabi govt for constructing the temple,which is very nice from the govt thinks every religious are equal ,so MR. B R Shetty, is chairman of the temple coordination committee .

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Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Oh....this is indeed a great news..... I would love to visit the Temple soon.... Same time we need to thank the ruler of Abu Dhabi for showing their great tolerance & gesture towards Hindu Religion too

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Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Congrats !! Why this did not happen in 70 years Congress rule ? How come Modiji and UAE rulers could do this now ? Anyone has got answer ?

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Indian, Kammanahalli/Bangaluru
Wed, Jan 31 2018
You be the answer first as an Indian, since you know where you stand today and talk.

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Ani, Udupi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Why Mob lynching, beef politics & minority harrasment did not happen during 70 years of Congress rule? Why it is increasingly & constantly happening in Modi's rule of just 3 years? Do you have an answer?

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Sitaram, Sampige/Bangaluru
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Concept of rebuilding the Babri Masjid will turnout to be a great day for India and transform India as the world Leader of peace and reiterate our unity in diversity. Lets feel the pain and join hands...

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Nazeer Husain, jeddah KSA
Wed, Jan 31 2018
INDIA HAS LOT OF PAKODA CONSUMERS AT LEAST 31 PERCANT AS PER 2014 SENSES BUT IN DUBAI SHAWARMA WILL REPLACE PAKODA ....... We cant expect people like dinesh amin mattu in a non democratic country like UAE but what mr dinesh amin sir told in yesterdays speech in mangalore was perfectly right exposing narendra modis real picture. SARVAM VISMRITHIMAYAM ....

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Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
He opens Hindu temple in Muslim country but his followers are destroying Muslim mosques in India which is really a cause of concern and thought for the day

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Will he inaugurate a Masjid ...

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Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
when you people accept hinduism as an ancient religion..a way of life and what mentioned in the scriptures are correct..than there is no doubt will inaugurate church or even mosque.
we believers of each and every religion problem occured of branch of religion which cropped -up within 2020 years claiming themselves as superior which is not.
eventhough jewism is having a small population never think to convert anybody i there religion. it's there supermacy as like hinduism.
pandvas was just five still they succeded reason behind god is standing besides them.
you just carry on enjoying sorpotel.or beef sukka..your mind wont reach there.

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Moshu, Mangaluru
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Its high time for Modi to exhibit religious tolerency by condemning babri masjid demolition and take initiative measures to rebuild at same place.

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Ganesh b, Bantwal
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Completely agree except KSA. this is my experience. They are making corrections of their past for supporting extreme ideology. Unfortunatly now its growing in india.

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Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
it's nothing but everywhere modiji's jalwa.
bharat mata ki jai heard in saudi arabia..a day is not too far even will see temples/churches will foreseen in coming days.
comes to know from reliable source a place called jubail unearthed a ancient church which is also going to renovate after meeting with pope.
if theatre/bars/casinos will emerge up why not religious places..???
acche din not only in india..but even outside.india...
it's called power of 56" lion hearted person.

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Mohsin Ahmed, Abudhabi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
I agree Dear but highly appreciate if you could reply one simple question.

He is exporting Gomatha to Abu Dhabi & we are enjoying here in Abu Dhabi with first quality beef but same time he is ignoring people to consume beef within India. can you explain me what is the logic behind that.

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Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Mohsin...it's not done by himself as he follower of ahimsa.
Things started to move from the time of congress regime slaughter houses started to crop-up here and there for the sake of vote bank.
As we cannot curtail anything all of sudden as there are pressure from all the end.
It will take some time to stop all these things within twenty years period when there is no opposition left to question them of the move.
As drug-addicting magnoon in islam..do they stopped the same inspite of declaring capital punishment.
If you believes everything happen in this world for a reason and it's handiwork of god..
As it's now kaliyug started such things will be seen in manifold and we ourselves protect from such things.

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Mohsin Ahmed, Abudhabi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Dear Devkumar..... please note who are biggest Beef Exporters of India and what is their religious belonging :

1) Al-Khabeer Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Its owner name: Mr. Shatish &Mr. Atul Sabharwal
Add: 92, Jolly makers, Chembur Mumbai 400021

2) Arabian Exports Pvt.Ltd.
Owner’s name: Mr.Sunil Kapoor
Add: Russian Mansions, Overseas, Mumbai 400001

3) M.K.R Frozen Food Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Owner’s name Mr. Madan Abott.
Add : MG road, Janpath, New Delhi 110001

4) P.M.L Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Owner’s name: Mr. A.S BiSandra
Add : S.C.O 62-63 Sector -34-A, Chandigarh 160022
If Indians stop eating beef such Hindu Beef exporters will get more quantity of beef at lesser price to export the same to Gulf and make huge profit. So, it is such beef Exporters who are behind all such lynching of Muslims to stop them from eating beef. Less beef consumption in India will make more quantity of beef available at cheaper rate for export. Thanks to Hindu newspaper for exposing such nexus between beef exporters and Sangh Parivar goons who are killing Muslims in the pretext of beef eat.

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Prakash, Udupi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Devkumar ki bolthi bundh. Hahaha....

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RK, Udupi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Few people's cant think beyond tolerance/intolerance topic..... Just open your eyes... you can see at least one function in a week in our surrounding like brahma kalashothava of temple, inauguration of new/renovated church/mosque buildings... and most of us participate in all program in same spirit...

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Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore, Houston/Dallas, texas
Tue, Jan 30 2018
This is another gesture of love and respect that the Sheikhdom of Abu Dhabi has demonstrated not only for the people of U.A.E., but for people of the entire world. Late Shaikh Shuqbooth had donated a piece of land more than fifty years ago to the Catholics to build the church, and the church was built where people have freely practiced their faith and have also prayed for the peace and harmony of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi is fully aware of the secular values thru which India is respecting all other faiths, including Islam, so highly. Millions of Indians who reside in the U.A.E. are dedicated towards U.A.E in all their dedications and loyalties, and the people of U.A.E. are totally conscious of their responsibility towards a Nation that gives back so much to the Gulf countries, including the purchase of a large quantity of hydrocarbons as well.

All these gestures are mutual, and these gestures will go a long way to cherish all that we owe to a host country.

Having a Temple in Abu Dhabi is a joyful message to relish a long way in the U.S.A. May this message of tranquility bring continued glory to both India as well as the U.A.E., and may peace and harmony prevail.

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Gibbs, Udupi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
A curious question:
If our PM was invited to inaugurate a Mosques in our country, would he accept the invitation?

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SMR, Karkala
Tue, Jan 30 2018
The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities. Emiratis constitute roughly 10% of the total population, making UAE home to one of the world's highest percentage of immigrants. Indians and Pakistanis form the largest expatriate groups in the country, constituting 25% and 12% of the total population respectively. Out of the 9.2 million, the expatriates contributed to around 7.8 million with the Emirati Nationals holding a population share of 1.4 million. Hindu temple a symbol of UAE’s culture of tolerance.
Whereas in India we are in bitter war of Mandir-Masjid issue since early days of independence. It is something PM Modi and his party should learn which is putting religious in conflict using Ram Mandir issue.
Jai Hind

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Swamy, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
BJP is getting a lot of respect, welcome and applause from countries who are secular and tolerant than countries who have same idealogy and governance as BJP.

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rhea, mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
cz they dont knowbto ehat extent has this bjp political drama gone. only indians know well

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Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi
Wed, Jan 31 2018
swamy..even islamic countries like indonesia knows value of hinduism are placed Saraswati statute in there embassy in america.
may be you are aware there airline name garuda after ramayan.

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subbu, Karkala
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Simply google indonesian currency notes, u will surprise to see ganapati image in it... but here....

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lawrence, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Next good news we would like to hear from KSA...!

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Udaya Kumar, Mangalore/Dubai
Tue, Jan 30 2018
A great Achievement.

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Akram, Ullal
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Arabs who gave the name hindu. Actual name is santahan dharm

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roy pinto, mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
great job PM modi and thanks to arab people.

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Wilfred, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Orange passport cancelled by the court. Poor yogi

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Dinesh poojary, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Now its hindus turn to rebuild their babri mosque. Or else we people look like stupid

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Indian, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Good one, mr dinesh... appriciated

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Ravi, mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
this is the power of BR shetty

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Swamy, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
That power would have been like 56" punctured ballon if there were no secular and tolerant people in Abu Dhabi. Say thank you to Muslim rulers of gulf before praising your own tail.

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Ozy, Surathkal
Tue, Jan 30 2018
As a gesture let our PM rebuild Babri Mosque and give.

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Ganesh b, Bantwal
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Dear brother, unfortunately for many 'secular' people in india history starts only 800 or 900 years back. For us ramayana, mahabharatha, ayodya, dwaraka, mathura, kaashi... are history and historical places. I hope you understand the point.

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Swamy, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
FYI, that history and historical places are because of our dear old Hindu ancestors being tolerant, secular and peace lovers. If they were communal, intolerant and enemies of peace they would have perished long back without any history.

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sharan, BENGALURU
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Only in your dreams!!

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sri_elder, Karkala
Tue, Jan 30 2018
India has too many mosques... More than required number!
See they have given land for one temple...
Rama, Krishna, Ayyappa etc need different temple sites and not the same temple...

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rhea, mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
what do you mean by more than required..so u tel me sri_elder how what is the limit for mosques...dont speak such things. if u want a temple ask modi.questiin is bjp iis in centre and UP the what is the problme to build tje mandir?? why dont u donate your land for temple if u r worried that temples are less.

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Rao, Udupi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Among the gulf countries, UAE by and large respects and allows to follow all religion.

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sri_elder, Karkala
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Only one temple?
Construct thousand...
What king say?

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rhea, mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
also 1000 temples and churches in india. what say? m nt against they building temples. i love all religion but m against the way you are thinking.. if arab king built a temple in muslim country u praise muslims. but in india if thy give place for a mosque all idiots will come on streets
. by the way where are those ppl wo call muslims as terrorist and jihadi?? the arab king is a muslim. where are your gutts nw??wil u call him by same name?

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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi / Mumbai
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Some Countries in the world, which WERE tolerant to other religions before, have turned and some are turning hostile countries.
Some countries in the world, which WERE NOT tolerant to other religions have turned as tolerant countries.
It's great news to know that besides, Dubai Dhabi also turning as tolerant country.
It's God who created diversity of culture, races and languages

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Common Man, Mangalore/Dubai
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Good message.
FYI Both Dubai & Abu Dhabi are in UAE. not different country. It's one country

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santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
This is the POWER of our beloved PM MODI. thanks to UAE chief more spreading religious tolerance by Great man MODI.

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comman, man
Tue, Jan 30 2018
This is a great lesson from UAE govt to MODI, .. Great UAE ruler.

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Moshu, Mangaluru
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Blind bhakhts never understand the things consisting with logics.

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Ramesh S, MANGALORE
Tue, Jan 30 2018
..Common man, Just check when Mosque built in India & Temple in ME, then teach lesson..By the way, very good gesture..need of the hour when ME under war/sectarian voilence/turmoil..we Indians have more to offer than YOGA/AYURVEDA..we are world leaders in spread of spiritualism..Sri Rvaishankar, Sadguru, Iscon are doing good job ..

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comman, man
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Let MODI bulit and show a single MASJID now in INDIA or rebulid BABRI MASJID then we can say him GREAT person..

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Rajesh, Udupi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Modis has better things to do than trying to satisfy anyone,.. esp those who have only demands with zero responsibility and zero satisfaction... if he builds babri, then ask for tipu and then for Afzal?

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Ramesh S, MANGALORE
Tue, Jan 30 2018
..Hundreds of Mosque/church built unDer MODI Govt with grants..check the data..He cant built Mandir or Babri without SC order..it seems you are not happy with new develpment in UAE/KSA..

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rhea, mangalore
Wed, Jan 31 2018
and several churches destroyed by his chamchas. thankyou.

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right thinker, abu dhabi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
the same tolerance should done in India also . Muslim country like Dubai built a 2 temples for Hindus and in India churches and masjids are demolished by some yuv sena's . please be equal to everyone .

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RK, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Hope Modi will learn some lesson on tolerance and request all the bhakths not to vandalize the churches and mosques

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austin, mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
there is nothing modi power. this is all due to the efforts of indian businessmen such as BR Shetty (NMC group), MK Yousuf Ali (Emke Group) etc. The efforts had started in 2013 way before modi became pm.

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Common Man, Mangalore/Dubai
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Welcome PM Mr. Modi. UAE sets a great example for religious tolerance for people across the world.
And now it further strengthens by having a temple in the capital city.
Sincerely hope you would adopt the same tolerance in India as well.
PS: religious tolerance is not measured by the number of mosques/churches minorities have in India. Religious tolerance is about citizen's right to expression of speech, freedom to eat whatever he wish, freedom to adopt religious practices that he believes in, freedom to roam anywhere in country without hiding his identity.

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Subramanyam, Kasargod
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Common Man...wise words...much appreciated

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AAM AADMI, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 30 2018
@Common Man, Mangalore/Dubai,

Great Words...Much appreciated. At the same time welcome gesture by the UAE. I would further appreciate if your suggestion was towards Muslim dominated democratic countries like pakistan too. No wonder if UAE allows all the religion practice in the country...but they have made sure all of them would be under their control(not given citizenship/any kind of rights). As well as any religious monuments are built with outsiders cost.

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Rajesh, Udupi
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Un-common Man

instead of preaching tolerance to hindus, first develop tollanrce within yourself man
start loving this country.. start loving this anthem.. stop hating vande mataram.. join army.. pay tax.
fist be indian..then preach the rest... LOL

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hindu, Kudla
Wed, Jan 31 2018
Absolutely
India first
religion next
Keep religion inside your heart and inside your sleeve
respect the country and give back and serve
Not take freebies and stab mother India

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Common Man, Mangalore/Dubai
Wed, Jan 31 2018
I do not see Hinduism & Hindutva as one. Hinduism is about tolerance & peace, but not your Hindutva.
I love my country (not necessary to prove my loyalty to a person like you), I love national anthem & i do not hate Vande Matharam. I follow all the rules what one citizen is obliged to.
Problem is with people like you who measures ones patriotism with 'whether he chants Vande mataram, whether he loves Anthem, Whether he is willing to join Army etc' How can your mentality stoop into so low Mr. Rajesh? Hindus and Muslims are an integral part of India.

When you ask me to love Anthem, and Vande Matharam, i remmebered the following quote.
''Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel" by Samuel Johnson

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