Pakistanis to get RSS Iftar invite

NEW DELHI: The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, an RSS affiliate, has for the first time decided to invite Pakistani diplomats for a grand 'iftar' that it will be hosting on July 2.

Ambassadors of other Islamic nations, too, have received invitations. The mega event will be held at Parliament’s annexe building. "We have decided to go and invite them (Pakistanis) personally. Even the Quran says it is must to have good relations with neighbours," said Syed Geelani, who is a part of the Manch. Ministers Sushma Swaraj and VK Singh are likely to attend the event, he added, apart from representatives from 65 countries. A total of 350 delegates are expected at the iftar. IRCTC has been roped in to make arrangements for food at the venue.

"We want Pakistanis to look at us with love and respect. Pakistan, after all, has been a part of India and it’s only natural that it follows the path of peace like India. This is our way of asking them to shun the methods of ISI and become friends with us," Manch’s patron Indresh Kumar said.