This vision of harmony through dialogue characterized his message within BAPS and beyond . During the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat and the terror attack on the Akshardham complex in Gandhinagar , he urged the public to maintain peace and unity . His response and guidance during those times was commended by leaders and commentators , including the National Security commando in charge of the rescue mission during the Akshardham attack , who later asserted that " what the pramukh did was unbelievable . He pieced society back together "
terror attack on the Akshardham complex
Akshardham Temple attack
Pramukh Swami Maharaj