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Wednesday 08 Jul 2015 - 12:50 Makkah mean time-21-9-1436
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Astana, (IINA) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant statement on Tuesday praising India's Islamic heritage, a tone in direct contrast with many of his MPs and the Sangh Parivar, according to NDTV channel. The PM used the example to highlight the fight against terror, pointing out how true Islam has "always rejected the forces of extremism."
Speaking at the Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, the PM said, "The confluence of Indian and Islamic civilization took place in Central Asia. We enriched each other in spiritual thought, but also in medicine, science, mathematics and astronomy."
"The Islamic heritage of both India and Central Asia is defined by the highest ideals of Islam - knowledge, piety, compassion and welfare. This is a heritage founded on the principle of love and devotion. And, it has always rejected the forces of extremism," he added.
The comments drew praise from some of PM Modi's critics, like commentator Sudheendra Kulkarni, who tweeted, "I salute PM Modi for saying: Islamic heritage of India & Central Asia is defined by highest ideals of Islam Knowledge, Piety, and Compassion. (Sic)"
The PM's speech is being seeing by many analysts as a possible sign of a more inclusive approach.
SM/IINA
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