Ramakrishna missionary urges support for India in Pakistan conflict, saying it is not attributed to crime

Swami Suvirananda named the conflict as an “evil war” and asserted that retaliation against terrorism is not only justified, but also a spiritual responsibility. Photo: https://belurmath.org/

In a warm call for Indian citizens, Swami Suvirananda, Secretary General of Mathematics and Missions, stressed the responsibility of the country to stand in the Indian government in the ongoing hostilities with Pakistan. When talking about the moral demands against terrorist acts, he declared that not doing so would be a “sin”.

“This is not the government of the Indian War, but the war for every ordinary person. If anyone tries to attack our motherland, as the child of the motherland, we must boycott it.” He cited Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, citing “The welfare of India is my welfare” and stressing that “every dust in India is sacred.”

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Roman Krishna Mathematics and Mission is a century-old spiritual organization headquartered in Belur, West Bengal, traditionally avoiding participation in political discourse. Members of the order are known for their non-political stance and are often abstained from voting in elections. However, in view of the current crisis, Swami Suvirananda’s remarks have significant weight.

Monks cast conflicts as “evil wars” and assert that retaliation against terrorism is not only justified, but also a spiritual responsibility. He added: “No revenge would be a sin.”

Swami Suvirananda’s remarks were supported among politicians, including the leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari, who shared videos of the monk’s speech on social media. Mr Adhikari criticized the call for downgrades, urging critics to hear from spiritual leaders. He also praised the Indian army’s response to the Pahargam terrorist attack, which he said had sent a “suitable reply”.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed solidarity with the coalition government and pointed out that she was “side-to-shoulder” with the government in the fight against terrorism.

By contrast, Salim, the leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called for a relegation and asserted: “No one wins in this war.” After announcing a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, CPI(M) issued a statement proposing peace. “The people of both countries deserve peace and prosperity,” the statement said, adding that Pakistan must take steps to ensure an end to the borders of terrorism.

As tensions at the border began to subside as the ceasefire, which took effect at 5 p.m. on May 10, the political landscape remains divided on how to deal with the consequences of the conflict and calls for retribution and peace throughout the state and the country.