Prez Murmu, leaders pay tributes to civilians, bravehearts martyred in 26/11 terror attacks
In New Delhi on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu honored the soldiers who lost their lives safeguarding the public amid the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, emphatically reminding the country that their extraordinary sacrifice will never be forgotten. The 26/11 attacks—also called the 2008 Mumbai attacks—were a series of 12 synchronized assaults that unfolded between November 26 and 29, orchestrated by ten operatives from the Pakistan‑based Lashkar‑e‑Taiba. A total of 175 people were killed, including nine of the attackers, 26 foreign nationals, and 20 members of the armed forces; one assailant, Ajmal Kasab, was apprehended and later executed. On X, President Murmu posted: “On the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, I pay my humble tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the people of our country. The nation remembers their supreme sacrifice with gratitude. Let us reaffirm our commitment to combat terrorism in all forms. Let us move forward together on the path of progress with a resolve to build a stronger and more prosperous India.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also sounded the same note on X, expressing his condolences to those who perished: “On this very day in the year 2008, terrorists carried out a cowardly attack on Mumbai and committed heinous and inhuman acts. I pay my respects to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives while bravely facing the Mumbai terrorist attacks, and I offer my tributes to all the people who lost their lives in this cowardly attack,” he wrote. Reiterating the government’s unwavering stance, Shah added, “Terrorism is not a curse for just one country, but for the entire human race. The Modi government’s zero‑tolerance policy against terrorism is clear, which the entire world is appreciating and providing broad support to India’s anti‑terrorism campaigns.”
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, also remembered the innocent victims, stating on X: “My humble tribute to the brave soldiers and common citizens who were martyred in the cowardly terrorist attack in Mumbai on 26/11. India will never forget their courage, sacrifice, and martyrdom.”
Meanwhile, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in his tribute, said, “On this very day in 2008, we lost many of our loved ones due to the cowardly acts of terrorists in Mumbai, but our valiant sons responded to the terrorists with indomitable courage and valour. Every Indian will forever remain indebted to the sacrifice of our brave sons. Today, India stands united and strong against terrorism with a ‘zero tolerance policy’ and is firmly committed to eradicating terrorism from its roots.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also used social media, declaring, “Heartfelt tribute to all innocent citizens and brave security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the cowardly terrorist attack in Mumbai on 26/11! The nation will never forget their sacrifice.” He further added that “new India” is united in the pursuit of completely eradicating every form of terrorism.
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