Lucknow: Its a common thing for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit a temple. But he may soon visit a mosque. During a meeting with Shaista Amber, chairperson of All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board (AIMPWLB), Bhagwat promised he will visit the new masjid in Lucknow on his next visit.

Shaista feels Bhagwat’s visit to a Muslim place of worship will put to rest the allegation that RSS talks only of Hindutva and is against Muslims. “In his address at the event, Bhagwat talked about nation building and other social issues. There was nothing in his speech that a Muslim would find objectionable,” she said. “I am sure he will keep his promise the next time he visits Lucknow,” Shaista said

Talking about her association with local functionaries of the RSS, Amber said she has been involved with Madhav Ashram and participated in various events held at the venue for almost two decades. “In 1990s, when top BJP leaders including former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani laid the foundation stone of Madho Ashram, local RSS leaders invited me to the event,” she said, adding that she has attended several functions since then on the Ashram campus.

She runs Amber Dharamshala where people are provided free food and shelter. “My dharamshala is open to people from all walks of life. I have invited Bhagwat to visit the dharamshala too and see work we have done.”