No matters who wins the general elections in India but it seems that Hussainiat and Imam Hussein has emerged the sure winners. Who may have expected that Imam Hussein will become an issue in the elections that are being fought issueless for the first time?Although started as a controversy, Imam Hussein became the centre of attraction for many, even those who were unaware of his mission and allies. Naseemuddin Siddiqui, heavyweight in Bahujan Samaj Party started a row when he compared his group to that of Imam Hussein (a.s). Imam Hussein fought the real battle of downtrodden and the deprived. Now Mayawati the BSP leader is doing the same, said Naseemuddin.Soon after he was forced to apologize for his comments, saying that he was misinterpreted. The cries settled but it was enough to bring Imam Hussein to the centre stage of elections.The dust was not settled yet when another politician was caught in the same controversy. This time it was Amar Singh, the leader of Samajwadi Party known for his witty and off beat comments. He compared Kalyan Singh with Hazrat Hurr. “Imam Hussein granted amnesty to one of his worst enemy. Hurr was the man who had brought him to Karbala in his siege. But once he felt guilty and joined the flanks of Hussein he was not only forgiven but granted the unmatched status by Imam Hussein. Why not same be repeated with Kalyan Singh who is with secular forces to ruin BJP, the real culprit behind Babri Masjid demolition”, said Amar Singh in a political rally.BSP candidate from reputed Sambhal constituency in UP, Shafiqur Rehman Barq claimed that he is the follower of Imam Hussein (a.s) and he know well how to lit a lamp against high flowing winds. His opponent and SP candidate Iqbal Mahmood also made the similar claims. Although these two have the reputation of opposing the Shiite thought and mourns for Imam Hussein but it was a delight to see them propagating Hussainiat.In adjoining Moradabad constituency Congress candidate Mohammed Azharuddin also expressed similar sentiments for Imam Hussein, claiming his sure victory. In Amroha too politicians visited Hussainiyas and try to show their allegiance for Imam Hussein.May be raising controversy but it seems that Hussainiat is being revived in these general elections. Surely people will try to know more and more about Imam Hussein and his companions. Who may ever win the battle at election pitch but real victory will be registered in the name of Hussainiat.
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