NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the safety personnel who misplaced their lives within the 2001 Parliament terror assault.Prime Minister together with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and different parliamentarians paid their tributes at Parliament.Leaders throughout events joined the remembrance. Congress MP and Chief of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived at Parliament to honor the fallen personnel, whereas Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath remembered their sacrifice, calling the assault a brutal assault on the nation’s sovereignty.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari additionally saluted the safety forces who protected the “temple of democracy”.“Saluting the courageous who laid down their lives on 13 December 2001 to guard the temple of democracy through the terrorist assault on the Parliament Home. Their sacrifice for the safety of the nation will at all times be remembered.” Gadkari mentioned.The Central Reserve Police Power additionally paid tribute to Constable Kamlesh Kumari of the 88 Battalion on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror assault, remembering her braveness and sacrifice.“Tribute to the Courageous… On 13 December 2001, through the terrorist assault on the Parliament in Delhi, Constable Kamlesh Kumari of 88 Battalion, #CRPF, demonstrated indomitable braveness and unmatched valor by pursuing the terrorists amid heavy firing and repeatedly offering details about their actions to her fellow personnel.” CRPF’s X put up learn.“As a result of her brave actions, all 5 terrorists have been neutralized. Throughout this incident, she sustained critical accidents and in the end sacrificed her life on the altar of obligation. For her indomitable braveness and extraordinary bravery, she was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The courageous ‘balidani’ receives the everlasting salutations of CRPF,” the put up mentioned.Protection minister Rajnath Singh additionally paid his tributes in a put up on“Remembering and paying heartfelt tributes to the courageous safety personnel who stood as an unbreakable defend through the cowardly terror assault on Parliament Home. They laid down their lives to guard the soul of our democracy. Their braveness, supreme sacrifice and unwavering sense of obligation will endlessly dwell within the nation’s conscience and encourage India’s resolve.”Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla additionally commemorated the sacrifice of the safety personnel in his We’re grateful to those that laid down their lives whereas defending this supreme establishment of democracy. Their unmatched loyalty to the nation continues to encourage us ceaselessly.”“The valor with which these immortal heroes confronted the terrorists will not be solely a testomony to the achievement of obligation but additionally an emblem of India’s indomitable resolve in upholding democratic values and nationwide protection. India has at all times stood firmly towards terrorism. Our collective dedication to safeguarding the nation’s unity, integrity, safety, and sovereignty will not be merely a proper declaration, however a robust message that India shall by no means bow earlier than any terrorist intent of any sort. This unmatched sacrifice shall stay an everlasting supply of inspiration for our future generations in braveness, sacrifice, and devotion to obligation” Om Birla added. On December 13, 2001, 5 terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed stormed the Parliament complicated, killing 14 individuals, principally safety personnel. The fear assault happened round 40 minutes after Parliament was adjourned, and about 100 members have been current within the constructing. Parliament reiterated its resolve to face agency towards terrorismWith inputs from ANI.