Nation pays tribute to 26/11 victims
Terrorism has threatened humanity across the globe, terrorism has challenged humanity, it is bent upon destroying the humanitarian forces. says Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. Talking on his “Mann Ki Baath” radio programme, Modi said that terrorism has become a threat to humanity and a burden for the world “We salute all those brave women and men who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Terrorism has become a global burden,” Modi said.
“How can the nation forget that on this very day nine years ago, terrorists had launched an attack on Mumbai. The country remembers and bows to those brave citizens, policemen, security men and each one who lost their lives then. This country can never forget THEIR SACRIICE.
“Terrorism has taken an ugly shape and has become a global threat almost as a daily routine. We, in India, are facing to lot for the last 40 years on account of terrorism.”
“Terrorism has threatened humanity across the globe. Terrorism has challenged humanity. It is bent upon destroying the humanitarian forces. So, not only India but all humanitarian Forces will HAVE to keep IGHTING unitedly to defeat the menace of terrorism.
“Lord Budha, Lord Mahavir, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Gandhi - this is the land which gave the message of love and non-violence to the world.
“Terrorism and extremism are trying to weaken and destroy our social fabric. That is why, the need of the hour is that humanitarian forces should become more alert and cautious.”
The prime minister also recalled that Nov.26 was Constitution Day for the country. “The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on this day in the year nineteen forty1949. Our constitution was implemented on the 26th of January, 1950 which we celebrate as our Republic Day.
“The Constitution of India is the spirit of our democracy. This is the day to remember the members of the Constituent Assembly. They all worked hard for about three years to draft the Constitution.
“And, whoever reads that debate will feel proud about what actually the vision of a life dedicated to the nation is. Can you imagine how hard their task would have been to frame the Constitution of our country which has such big diversities?
“The 26th of November is our Constitution Day. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on this day in the year nineteen forty-nine. Our constitution was implemented on the 26th of January, 1950 which we celebrate as our Republic Day.
“Equality for all and sensitivity towards all is the unique characteristic of our Constitution. It guarantees fundamental rights to each and every citizen, whether underprivileged or oppressed, backward or deprived, a tribal or a woman. It protects their fundamental rights and safeguards their interests.
“It is our duty that we abide by our Constitution in letter and spirit. Citizens and administrators alike must move ahead in accordance with the spirit of our Constitution. The message that our Constitution conveys is that no one should be harmed in any way.”
Modi reminded the nation that Dec.4 is Navy Day. He said the military is marking Armed Forces week from Dec.1 to 7 and called upon the people to respect the forces’ valour AND SACRIICE.