Parliament attack

1. Parliament ceremony witnesses leaders paying tributes to fallen soldiers of the 2001 terror attack.
2. Dignitaries include President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and others.
3. Solemn occasion commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of security personnel.

New Delhi, Dec 13: In a solemn ceremony held at the Parliament premises, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with other dignitaries, paid heartfelt tributes to the brave security personnel who sacrificed their lives during the 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament.

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, alongside Kharge, also offered floral tributes to the fallen soldiers. All leaders, including PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, observed a minute of silence to honor the memory of the victims.

On December 13, 2001, terrorists affiliated with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed outfits launched a heinous attack on the Parliament complex, claiming the lives of nine people. Swift action by security forces resulted in the elimination of all five terrorists.

President Murmu emphasized the need to renew the commitment to eradicate terrorism while commemorating the sacrifice of the soldiers. In a statement on social media, she expressed, “Their sacrifice will not be allowed to go in vain as we reiterate today our pledge to wipe out terrorism — a threat to humankind everywhere — in all its forms and manifestations.”

PM Modi echoed these sentiments, stating, “Their courage and sacrifice in the face of danger will forever be etched in our nation’s memory.”

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Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to the brave personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during the 2001 Parliament attack, expressing, “We bow to their indomitable courage and are forever indebted to them. Our thoughts remain with their families. India stands united against terrorism.”

As the nation commemorates the 22nd anniversary of the thwarted terrorist plot, the leaders’ unified homage underscores the resilience and determination to confront and eliminate the scourge of terrorism, reinforcing India’s commitment to the values of democracy and peace.