Tue Nov 26 18:27:05 UTC 2024: ## Bihar Assembly Sees Reservation Row, Sachin Tendulkar Honors 26/11 Victims, and More
**Patna, Mumbai, New Delhi (India) –** Bihar’s winter assembly session witnessed heated debates on the reservation policy, with clashes between opposing factions. Further details on the specific arguments are unavailable in the provided text.
Meanwhile, the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks was marked by tributes and remembrance. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid homage to the victims and lauded the courage of security forces who fought the terrorists. He tweeted, “26/11—a day that tested our spirit but never broke it. The courage of our heroes and the resilience of every Mumbaikar will forever remind us of the strength we hold as a nation. We remember, we honour, we stand united.”
President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah also offered tributes, praising the bravery of security personnel. Shah highlighted India’s global leadership in counter-terrorism efforts, stating the Modi government’s “zero tolerance” policy towards terrorism has garnered international acclaim. Acting Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde laid wreaths at the martyrs’ memorial in Mumbai. At least 174 people, including 20 security personnel and 26 foreigners, died in the 2008 attacks.
In other news, Constitution Day was observed with President Murmu emphasizing the Constitution’s importance as India’s most sacred text. The text also mentions ongoing political maneuvering in Maharashtra concerning the Chief Minister’s position, though details are limited.
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