'Govt That Disappoints Sanatana Dharma Followers Will Never Return To Power': Amit Shah In Gujarat

Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 09:19 IST

Amit Shah said that a government that disappoints followers of Sanatana Dharma would never return to power, while addressing a Swaminarayan sect event in Gandhinagar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Credits: ANI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that, with the blessings of saints, a government that disappoints followers of Sanatana Dharma would never again come to power in the country, as he addressed a gathering of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

“I am confident that, with the blessings of saints, a government that disappoints followers of the Sanatana Dharma will never come to power again in this country," Shah said at the event, which marked 200 years of the Shikshapatri, a sacred code of conduct comprising 212 Sanskrit verses written by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in 1826.

The text serves as a foundational guide for followers of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, outlining moral, social and spiritual principles, including non-violence, purity, diet and daily duties.

Referring to the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah said, “For the past 11 years, this country has been governed under the leadership of the son of Gujarat, Narendra Modi."

He added that after Independence, followers of various Sanatana traditions had waited for a long time for a government that would give due importance to Sanatana Dharma and govern the country in accordance with its principles.

Highlighting what he described as major steps taken by the Modi government, Shah said a temple of Lord Ram, which was destroyed more than 550 years ago, had been built under Modi’s leadership, fulfilling the wish of people who had waited centuries for such a moment.

He also listed the removal of Article 370, the abolition of triple talaq and the initiation of a Common Civil Code for all religions as measures undertaken during this period.

Shah said various decisions and initiatives over the past 11 years reflected a commitment to India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

“Article 370 was removed, triple talaq was abolished, and a Common Civil Code has been initiated for all religions," he said.

He further pointed to efforts aimed at reviving ancient traditions and promoting holistic well-being.

“Yoga, Ayurveda, cow protection, and the restoration of major pilgrimage sites such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Kashi Vishwanath, and now Somnath, have been undertaken in these 11 years," Shah added.

The Union Minister also hailed the contributions of Lord Swaminarayan to Gujarat and Indian society, describing him as a guiding force during the British era.

“Lord Swaminarayan travelled across India on foot before settling in Gujarat. At a time when society was suffering from many vices and addictions, he worked to organise and reform the community," Shah said.

Emphasising the significance of the Shikshapatri, Shah said it captured the essence of major Hindu scriptures and served as a guide for daily life.

“It is like a moral constitution for life. It provides practical guidance on self-discipline, social conduct, compassion, non-violence, and a sense of duty," he said, adding that the text remained relevant today as it advised people to maintain transparency in financial dealings and personal conduct to avoid disputes.

Shah also underlined Lord Swaminarayan’s advocacy of social reform, saying he had encouraged girls’ education, opposed animal sacrifice and launched campaigns against casteism and untouchability.

Since its foundation, he said, the Swaminarayan Sampradaya has worked to protect Sanatan values and uplift society.

“The welfare of all is the essence of the Shikshapatri," Shah said, adding that Lord Swaminarayan conveyed the message of India’s ancient cultural consciousness while instilling discipline among people.

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