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New Delhi:
On the first anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, both houses of
parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution, reiterating the
nation’s firm commitment to fight the threat of terrorism and emerge
victorious in against it.
Parliament also remembered martyrs of the 26/11
terror attack.
Both houses observed a minute’s silence in memory of
those killed.
Parliament also saluted the bravery of the security
personnel, who fought and sacrifices their lives during the 26/11
attacks.
The Lok Sabha adopted a resolution to unitedly fight
and defeat forces of terrorism, which pose the gravest threat to
humanity.
“On this day the House resolves that we will unitedly
fight and defeat the forces of terrorism and never again allow them
to spill the blood of innocent people,” Speaker Meira Kumar said.
“The House salutes the indomitable courage of the
security forces who gave a crushing blow to the terrorists on
November 26, 2008 and the fortitude of the people of Mumbai, she
added.
Noting that terrorism has no justification whatsoever
in a civilised world, Kumar said: “It was the duty of every
country, which wanted to see peace and progress, to resist and
defeat these dark forces of terrorism.”
“Realising the global network of terrorists and their
unlimited resources, sophisticated arms and training and their
diabolic mindset, there is an urgent need to mobilise the resources
and coordinate action by all countries to track down and eliminate
these enemies of mankind,” she said.
Members of the Lok Sabha also demanded the government
to take all necessary steps to wipe out the scourge of terrorism
from our country.
Making a reference to 26/11 in the Rajya Sabha, Vice
President Hamid Ansari said: “Indomitable spirit of humankind cannot
be subdued by such senseless acts of violence.”
Recalling the courage showed by Mumbaikars in
bringing normalcy in short span Ansari said: “This speaks volumes
for the resolve of our people to confront and defeat the evil
designs of those wishing to destabilise the nation and disrupt its
progress.”
It is noted that both the resolutions does not refer
to Pakistan, but will talk about the threat from terrorism being
global and the fact that India alone is not a victim of this menace.
On Wednesday, the Centre said that the challenge
faced by the country today was from terrorist organisations that
were not only equipped with the latest technologies and have immense
access to funds, but were having active backing of various external
agencies.
In a statement the Home Ministry said : “The focus of
terrorists has also changed. Their targets are separately spreading
beyond the Kashmir Valley to the hinterland with the dual purpose of
disturbing the communal harmony and destabilising the economic
prosperity of our country.”
Nation Remembers the 26/11 Martyrs
Today being the
first anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, prayers and candle-light vigil are being held in Mumbai and various
parts of the country to pay homage to the victims.
A
memorial for 18 security personnel, including National Security
Guards (NSG) commander Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan is to be unveiled
by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram here.
A ''Suraksha
March'' of police and various security agencies is being organized
from Gateway of India to Girgaum Chowpatty.
Mumbai Police will hold a peace flag march in a show of strength
from Air India building, passing Nariman Point to Girgaum Chowpatty.
The march will also include Force One, the Quick Response Team and
armoured vehicles.
Later a memorial function is slated at the Indian Merchant Chambers
building for victims.
Chief Minister Ashok Chavan will attend this event.
At
the Taj and Trident Hotel, a low-key anniversary ceremony for the
staff and their families would be held in the evening. One section
of the Trident will be kept open for the public to come and light
candles.
At 6 p.m. this evening, the Home
Minister is scheduled to inaugurate a 26/11 memorial at the Police
Gymkhana, Marine Drive. He also expected to visit Nariman House, and
pay homage to martyrs at the Gateway of India.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, a Pakistani
anti terror court indicted seven men, including Zakir Rahman Lakhvi,
the Lashakar – e – Taiba (LeT) operations commander, for their
suspected involvement in the 26/11 attacks.
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