On the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives defending the nation’s democratic institution. A series of memorials were held in Parliament, acknowledging the bravery of those who fought the terrorists in the face of a deadly assault.

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• President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the martyrs, honoring their bravery and selflessness.
• PM Modi, along with top political leaders, gathered in Parliament for the 23rd anniversary tribute.
• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were present at the memorial.
• The ceremony included floral tributes to the martyrs who died in the 2001 terrorist attack.
• Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also honored the soldiers’ sacrifices, calling them a source of national inspiration.
• The attack, carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, targeted India’s Parliament on December 13, 2001.
• Five Delhi Police personnel and eight others made the ultimate sacrifice while thwarting the attack.
• The terrorists, armed with AK47s, grenades, and pistols, attempted to breach Parliament with a vehicle bearing fake government stickers.
• The attack triggered a standoff between India and Pakistan, with heightened tensions that lasted for months.
• The courage and sacrifice of the martyrs continue to inspire India’s fight against terrorism.