Indian Prime Minister’s Ashura Message
according to webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister, praised the character of Imam Hussain (AS), describing his stand as an exemplary defense of truth against oppression.
On his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, Modi wrote: “The sacrifices of imam Hussain (AS) embody resistance against falsehood. He represents the people who defend truth when facing tyranny.”
Reports indicate that with a population of approximately 200 million Muslims-the third-largest Muslim community globally after Indonesia and Pakistan-India’s Muslims constitute roughly 14% of its total population. They are widely dispersed across this vast country.
Hindus constitute a majority in India, but states like Uttar Pradesh, bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Kashmir have meaningful Muslim populations.
Muslims have played a vital role in India’s history, culture, politics, and economy. They remain one of the key elements of the country’s religious diversity. Within this community, approximately 10-15% are Shia Muslims. Though a minority numerically, they are culturally and religiously active-notably in cities like Lucknow, Hyderabad, Srinagar (Kashmir), and Mumbai-where they hold influential social gatherings.
