The Minister was speaking at a day-long remembrance function held to pay tributes to Karbala Martyrs at Mirgund Pattan Imambara Abul Fazal Abass.
Ansari said that Karbala tragedy is a lesson for all well-meaning persons that truth ultimately prevails upon falsehood. He said that Imam Hussain (AS) taught an undying lesson through his martyrdom at Karbala that dignity, truth and justice supersedes everything else in life.
He said the teachings of Imam Hussain (AS) is a shining example of forbearance and tolerance and is a guiding light for entire humanity.
The Minister urged people to follow the footprints of the exalted Imam to lead a dignified life.
Earlier, the remembrance function started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the elegies. A procession was also carried out in which men, women and children participated to pay homage the Martyrs of Karbala.