Ajmer ‘survey’: Dargah’diplomacy’ under a cloud

A petition claiming a Shiva temple exists beneath the Ajmer Dargah has sparked controversy, jeopardizing the tradition of political leaders and diplomats offering ‘chadar’ at the annual Urs festival. Increased security and the sensitive political climate raise questions about the future of this ‘Dargah diplomacy’, particularly offerings from Pakistan and Bangladesh amidst strained relations.