I offer my condolences to the BAPS community mourning the passing of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

The passing of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj marks a difficult time for the global BAPS community.

The Indian community of New South Wales makes up a large proportion of the BAPS congregation and my thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

I had the pleasure of visiting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Rosehill in Western Sydney where I was invited to receive Sunday blessings.

The Sydney Mandir is a a spiritual meeting place for the BAPS community and its efforts promoting community harmony under the spiritual guidance offered by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj are to be commended.

I offer my condolences to the BAPS community on this sad occasion. Kind regards

MIKE BAIRD MP

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