YS Jagan, Naidu tweets on the occasion of Muharram, recalls sacrifice of Imam Hussain

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that Muharram is a symbol of sacrifice and protection of religion. The Chief Minister released his message on the occasion of Muharram and said that Muharram symbolises the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad.

He said Muharram is also the first month of the Islamic calendar and hoped that these holy mourning days are a reflection of religious unity in the state.

On the other hand, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Nara Chandrababu Naidu tweeted that everyone should embrace the spirit of sacrifice on the occasion of Muharram festival. He said that the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain, who gave everything including his life while fighting evils and tyranny, should be remembered.

On the occasion of Muharram, Chandrababu called to take Hussain's spirit of sacrifice to stand by the society for the protection of Dharma.