Srinagar, June 27 -- Asserting that India's civilisational identity is rooted in inclusivity and respect for all faiths, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the country has never imposed any religion on others nor asked anyone to renounce their faith. Instead, he said, India has always welcomed people of different beliefs with the message: "Come with your faith and live with us."

Addressing the Interfaith Dialogue at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here, the Lieutenant Governor, said the gathering reflected India's timeless traditions of wisdom, dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

He said India, since ancient times, has nurtured an environment where diverse philosophies...