Srinagar, June 26 -- Hurriyat chairman and Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as one of India's longest-serving leaders, would revive the spirit of engagement with neighbours and stakeholders to address longstanding issues in the region.
Addressing the Friday congregation at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid on Youm-e-Ashoora (10th day of Muharam), the Mirwaiz said the tragedy of Karbala was not merely a historical event but an eternal lesson in truth, justice, patience and sacrifice.
He said Imam Hussain stood firmly for the principles of justice and dialogue, and history had vindicated his moral courage while those who chose oppression and violence were remembered for th...