PM Modi remembers terror attack on Parliament, pays rich tribute to those who laid down their lives

Addressing the Special Session of Parliament, PM Modi on Monday reflected on the terror attack on Parliament, viewing it as an assault on the essence of democracy. He also paid tribute to those who bravely defended the institution, and acknowledged their sacrifice. “There was a terror attack (on the Parliament). This was not an attack on a building. In a way, it was an attack on the mother of democracy, on our living soul. The country can never forget that incident. I also bow before those who took bullets to their chest to protect the Parliament and all its members, while fighting the terrorists,” said PM Modi.

#WATCH | Special Session of Parliament | In Lok Sabha, PM Modi says, "There was a terror attack (on the Parliament). This was not an attack on a building. In a way, it was an attack on the mother of democracy, on our living soul. The country can never forget that incident. I also… pic.twitter.com/QL4RN09BM9

— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2023

On the success on the G20 Summit, PM Modi said, “India will be proud that when it was the president (of the G20), the African Union became its member. I cannot forget the emotional moment that when the announcement was made, African Union President said that perhaps he will break down while speaking. You can imagine the fortune India had the fortune to fulfill such a huge hopes and expectations…It is India’s strength that it (unanimous Declaration) became possible…Under your chairmanship the P20 - Summit of G20 Parliament Speakers - you announced, will have our full support.” Remembering his initial days at the parliament, he said, “When I first entered this building (Parliament) as an MP, I bowed down and honoured the temple of democracy. It was an emotional moment for me. I could have never imagined that a child belonging to a poor family, living on the railway platform would ever be able to enter the Parliament. I never imagined that I would get so much love from people.”