Narendra Modi in Indore: PM said, “Imam Hussein was martyred for peace and justice.” (ANI photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Ashara Mubaraka, Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Imam Husain (SA), organised by the Dawoodi Bohra community, at Indore’s Saifee mosque, Friday. Over one lakh people were present at the event. Modi also met the religious head of Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, who had been made a state guest by the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government. Saifuddin felicitated PM Modi after his speech.
This was the second major event organised by the Muslim community that Modi participated in. In 2016 he attended the World Islamic Sufi Conference in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, and his presence was objected to by sections of Muslims, who had accused the PM of trying to divide the community.
Praising the Bohra community, PM Modi said, “My relationship with the Bohra community is an old one. It is my good fortune that I have received the affection of the Bohra community. There is hardly any village in Gujarat where a Bohra trader cannot be found. The community assisted me during my tenure as Gujarat’s chief minister. It is a sheer affection of you people that has brought me here today.” Read More
PM Modi at Saifee Mosque in Indore, Friday. (Source: Twitter/BJP)
PM Modi said, "'Swachhata Hi Sewa' scheme will be launched tomorrow. I will address cleanliness workers and the people who promote awareness in the country, through video conferencing. In the past four years, the government has proved to be sucessful in doing things following certain rules. We are encouraging honest workers throught GST, Insolvency and Bankrupcy Code."
Praising the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme, PM Modi said, "Today, Ayushmaan Bharat has worked as 'Sanjeevani' for almost 50 crores of poor people across India. The trial of this scheme — which ensures free treatment of up to 5lakhs, is underway."
PM Modi said, "My relationship with Bohra community is an old one. It is my good fortune that I have received the affection of the Bohra community. There is hardly any village in Gujarat where a Bohra trader cannot be found. The community assisted me during my tenure as Gujarat's chief minister. It is a sheer affection of you people that has brought me here today."
PM Modi said, "The whole world is like a family to us. We believe in the culture of taking everybody along. This is the thing that makes us different from other countries. We are proud of our past, we believe in our present and are confident of our bright future."
PM Modi said, "You have imbibed the holy message of Imam Hussein within you and have sent it across the World. Imam Hussein was martyred for peace and justice. He raised his voice against injustice. This lesson by him is more important today than it was earlier."
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says: "If there is a community that loves the country, helps others and is disciplined — it is the Bohra community."
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