By The Sampadak Express
In a significant outreach initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a plan to distribute essential relief kits, named “Saugat-e-Modi,” to 32 lakh underprivileged Muslim families across India during the upcoming Eid celebrations. The kits, which are being launched under the leadership of the BJP’s Minority Wing, are expected to be delivered to these families on March 31, coinciding with the anticipated celebration of Eid.
The distribution of the kits will be part of a broader effort to spread the party’s message of brotherhood, unity, and the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with All, Development for All). Jamal Siddiqui, the national president of BJP’s Minority Wing, confirmed that the kits will be given to the underprivileged Muslim families, helping them celebrate the festive occasion.
Kit Distribution and Nationwide Campaign
The kits will contain essential items designed to support families in need during the holy month of Ramzan. The BJP Minority Front has further announced that it will host “Eid Milan” functions at the district level, where the Saugat-e-Modi kits will be distributed. According to the party’s plan, a total of 32,000 party workers will actively engage in distributing the relief kits across the country.
Siddiqui added that the distribution campaign would emphasize Prime Minister Modi’s core message of national unity and the promotion of inclusive growth. The distribution efforts will not only aim to help Muslims celebrate Eid but will also serve as a demonstration of the BJP’s commitment to fostering intercommunity relations and supporting the economically disadvantaged across various communities.
A Wider Outreach Across Religious Communities
This initiative by the BJP, while focused on the Muslim community during Eid, is expected to extend to other religious communities as well. The Minority Front plans to replicate this outreach during the religious festivals of Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis. The party is keen on ensuring that people from all faiths and backgrounds, especially the economically disadvantaged, receive assistance in celebrating their respective religious festivals.
The ongoing initiative began with the first day of Ramzan and is set to formally launch on Tuesday by the BJP Minority Morcha convenor and BJP General Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam. The official launch will take place near the Nizamuddin Dargah in New Delhi, underscoring the symbolic significance of the gesture in the heart of the capital.
In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Jamal Siddiqui emphasized the importance of ensuring that everyone, irrespective of their economic status, can celebrate their festivals. “Everyone wants to celebrate their festivals, whether they are rich or poor. We are just trying to help poor families observe Ramzan by providing them with essential supplies. Similarly, we will be helping members of other communities who are in need, so they too can celebrate their festivals,” said Siddiqui.
Promoting Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb
The initiative, according to BJP sources, is also aimed at promoting the values of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb – the syncretic cultural fusion of Hindu and Muslim traditions in India. This long-standing tradition of mutual respect and shared cultural heritage between the two communities is central to the party’s outreach effort. By distributing the kits, the BJP hopes to highlight this unique cultural harmony and reinforce the importance of celebrating India’s pluralistic society.
Organizational Efforts and Daily Coordination
The distribution of the Saugat-e-Modi kits will be coordinated through daily meetings among BJP’s Minority Morcha leaders and office-bearers from different states. These meetings will focus on the logistics of distribution, ensuring that the necessary resources are in place, and coordinating with local administrations and volunteers to reach the families in need. The leadership believes that the outreach will not only provide immediate relief but also strengthen the party’s connection with the Muslim community, reflecting its broader vision of inclusive governance.
As the festival approaches, the BJP’s Minority Front is gearing up for an extensive nationwide effort, with party workers expected to play a critical role in the success of this initiative. The “Saugat-e-Modi” kits are seen as an important step in the BJP’s broader strategy to engage with diverse communities and extend a helping hand to those in need, while reinforcing its political and social values.
This initiative highlights the BJP’s ongoing commitment to its vision of social welfare, national unity, and inclusivity as it seeks to make a tangible impact on the lives of millions across India, especially the underprivileged sections of society.
