Patna, Oct 1 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today paid tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain and Shaheedan-e-karbala (72 followers) for their sacrifice on the occasion of 'Yaum-e-ashura', the 10th day of Muharram.
Hazrat Imam Hussain and his 72 faithful followers gave sacrifice in 'Maidan-e-Karbala' to protect their rights and truth fighting against injustice, atrocity and narcissism, Kumar said in an official release.
Stating that their sacrifice will not be forgotten, the CM said that people should take inspiration from their sacrifice and should always be ready to give bigger sacrifice for truth, benevolence and humanity, it said.
Kumar appealed the people of the state to observe Muharram with peace, amity, harmony and brotherhood.