20 years of 2001 Parliament assault: PM Modi, President Kovind pay tribute

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Union Ministers on Monday paid tributes to those that misplaced their lives throughout this era. Parliament Attack On today in 2001.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the “supreme sacrifice” of safety personnel evokes the nation. Modi tweeted, “I pay homage to all the security personnel who were martyred in the line of duty during the Parliament attack in 2001. Their service and supreme sacrifice for the nation inspires every citizen.”

“I pay tribute to the brave security personnel who laid down their lives on this day in 2001, defending the Parliament of the world’s largest democracy, against a dastardly terrorist attack. The nation will always be grateful to him for his supreme sacrifice,” President Kovind wrote on Twitter.

Home Minister Amit Shah additionally gave a homepage to these killed within the assault. “I salute the courage and valor of all the soldiers who made their supreme sacrifice to protect the temple of Indian democracy – Parliament House – in this cowardly terrorist attack. Your unparalleled valor and sacrifice make us serve the nation forever. Will keep inspiring.”

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted: “My tributes to the brave security personnel who laid down their lives during the 2001 Parliament House attack. The nation will remain grateful for their courage and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.”

Union Ministers Prahlad Joshi, Kiren Rijiju, Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi additionally paid tribute.

Parliament was attacked by terrorists on 13 December 2001. Two individuals of Parliament Security Service of Rajya Sabha, 5 personnel of Delhi Police and a girl constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) laid down their lives whereas stopping entry of terrorists contained in the Parliament House constructing. A CPWD gardener additionally died within the assault.

The safety forces killed all of the 5 terrorists. The incident led to a excessive degree of rigidity between India and Pakistan and led to an enormous enchancment within the safety of Parliament.

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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS

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