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Baijayant Panda led an all-party delegation of Indian MPs to visit Bahrain's historic 200-year-old Shreenathji Temple and a local gurdwara. This visit underscores India's commitment to cultural diplomacy and its firm stand against terrorism. The delegation, which includes prominent figures, aims to foster stronger bilateral ties and showcase India's pluralistic values. Previously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit highlighted the temple's significance, further solidifying this cultural bond.

Key Points: Baijayant Panda and All-Party Delegation Visit Historic Bahrain Temple

  • Baijayant Panda leads MPs to Bahrain's historic Shreenathji Temple
  • Delegation visits gurdwara emphasizing India's pluralism
  • Renewal of ties and anti-terrorism stance highlighted
  • Modi's past temple visit reinforces India's cultural diplomacy
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Indian MPs offer prayers at Bahrain's 200-year-old temple, gurdwara

Indian MPs visit Bahrain's 200-year-old temple and gurdwara to strengthen ties and affirm anti-terrorism stance.

"Our Indian diaspora has succeeded globally, & this makes us all very proud. - Baijayant Panda"

New Delhi, May 25

Apart from conveying India’s unified and unwavering stand against terrorism in Bahrain, members of an all-party delegation visited different places of worship and shrines showcasing the country’s ethos rooted in pluralism, an official said on Sunday.

The delegation’s head, BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, and five other members visited the 200-year-old ‘Shreenathji Temple’ in Manama. Another member of the delegation, Satnam Singh Sandhu, visited the gurdwara ‘Shri Guru Singh Sabha’. During the temple visit, Panda was accompanied by Rekha Sharma, Phangnon Konyak, Nishikant Dubey, and Ambassador Harsh Shringla.

A message on the social media handle ‘India in Bahrain’ said, “Members of All-Party Delegation @PandaJay @sharmarekha @SPhangnon @nishikant_dubey @harshvshringla visited the 200-year-old ‘Shreenathji Temple’.” The temple was constructed in 1817 by the Thattai Bhatia Hindu community, who had migrated from Sindh before the partition of India, according to information on social media. In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the temple and launched a $4.2 million renovation plan for the temple.

Earlier, the delegation arrived in Bahrain and interacted with the Indian diaspora as well as conveyed India's unified and unwavering stand against terrorism. The visit, aimed at strengthening India's ties in the region and highlighting the country's firm stance against cross-border terrorism, marks the beginning of a multi-nation tour across Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria.

"The All-Party Delegation led by @PandaJay interacted with prominent personalities in #Bahrain. The delegation praised their contribution to stronger bilateral ties. Reiterated India's firm stance against terrorism. @SPhangnon @ghulamnazad @sharmarekha @asadowaisi," the Indian Embassy in Bahrain said in a statement on social media platform X.

Taking to X, BJP MP Panda said: "Our Indian diaspora has succeeded globally, & this makes us all very proud. Today, along with my esteemed colleagues from the all-party delegation, we engaged with the Indian community in Bahrain & conveyed India's unified & unwavering stance against terrorism. #OperationSindoor."

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Heartwarming to see our MPs visiting these historic temples abroad! The Shreenathji Temple's story shows how Indian culture has flourished globally. Hope more such heritage sites get recognition and preservation. 🙏
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Priya M.
While cultural visits are important, I hope the delegation also discussed concrete economic partnerships with Bahrain. Our diaspora contributes so much - they deserve better consular services and investment protections.
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Amit S.
The Thattai Bhatia community's temple is a living museum of our shared history before Partition. More Indians should know about these migration stories. Also good to see all-party representation - unity in diversity!
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Neha T.
Appreciate the anti-terrorism stance but wish they'd spent equal time discussing workers' rights. Many Indian laborers in Gulf countries face tough conditions. Cultural diplomacy + workers' welfare should go hand-in-hand.
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Sanjay R.
PM Modi's 2019 renovation plan shows continuity in cultural outreach. The Sindoor operation reference is interesting - subtle but strong message to neighbors about our security concerns. More such soft power diplomacy needed!
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Kavita P.
As someone whose family lived in Bahrain, this makes me emotional. Our temples abroad are community anchors. But hope next time they visit labor camps too - real India lives there, doing backbreaking work to send money home.

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