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they knew nothing about me. However, after reading the interview, they were convinced that I was the speaker they were looking for in their session at Vedisha. They said that, therefore, they wanted me to accept their invitation and take me to Vedisha to be their main speaker for their session on January 12. It was a difficult situation for me. At that time, news of sectarian disturbances was coming from Madhya Pradesh as well. I had only heard the name Vedisha. However, due to the sincere insistence of these gentlemen, I accepted their invitation. On the evening of January 11, 1993, I left for Vedisha from Delhi via Malwa Express. When I woke up on January 12, the Vedisha railway station was nearby. The Conference organizers met me as soon as I got off the platform. I accompanied them to the city. My stay was at Mr. Chadha’s home. I had lunch on January 12 at an Ashram adjacent to a hospital. Most of the expenses of this Ashram were borne by a local Hindu trader. After the evening prayer on January 12, the session was arranged. When I arrived, a large canopy was set up with many educated Hindus seated under it. A Hindu brother whispered, “All these people have come to hear you.” I was in a great dilemma. Even at the last moment, my mind could not decide what to say to the audience that day. In this state of uncertainty, I was sitting on the stage when the announcement came, “Now, Maulana Sahib will guide us.”