Radisson Blu Plaza Mahipalpur
Hosts Interfaith Harmony Event in Tribute to Dr. Ramesh Kapur
Maulana Qamruddin, Imam, Khateeb, & Head of Shahi Masjid Pandara Road delivered a impressive speech at the Communal Harmony programme at the Communal Harmony Programme held at the prestigious Radisson Blu Plaza, Mahipalpur, New Delhi.
First opened in 1998, Radisson Blu Plaza was the first Radisson property in India and continues to be one of the group’s flagship hotels in South Asia. Spread across a vast expanse in Mahipalpur, the hotel features:
The hotel was the brainchild of Dr. Ramesh Kapur, a distinguished civil engineer and visionary hotelier. After earning his Master’s in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore) and a PhD from IIT Roorkee, Dr. Kapur transitioned from engineering to hospitality in the 1990s. Through his Umak Group and AB Hotels Ltd., he launched Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport as a pioneering project that introduced world-class luxury hospitality to India.
Dr. Kapur’s entrepreneurial foresight and commitment to inclusivity made the Radisson Blu Plaza not just a commercial success, but also a cultural hub that embraced diverse communities. He was widely respected in India’s hospitality circles and was the first Indian hotelier to receive the prestigious Carlson Fellow title from the global Radisson group. His untimely passing in August 2024 was mourned across the industry.
The Event & Its Spirit
Against this prestigious backdrop, the Communal Harmony Programme gathered leaders from multiple faiths — Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Hindu — under one roof to promote peace, interfaith understanding, and social unity. The choice of Radisson Blu Plaza as the venue symbolized both excellence and inclusivity.
In his address, Maulana Qamruddin spoke passionately about the importance of communal harmony, emphasizing that peace and solidarity among different faiths form the foundation of a strong and united society. He also paid heartfelt tribute to Dr. Ramesh Kapur, acknowledging his vision and generosity in creating a hotel that reflects the values of hospitality, diversity, and togetherness.
The event highlighted how the Radisson Blu Plaza is not only a premier hotel for luxury travel and business but also a cultural landmark that continues to host programmes of national and social importance. Its enduring success stands as a testament to the vision of its founder and the dedication of the Kapur family in keeping alive a tradition of world-class service and inclusive spirit.
Delivered an impressive speech at the Communal Harmony programme