Sat Dec 13 06:50:14 UTC 2025: Summary:
The December 13, 2025, edition of The Hindu e-Paper highlights tributes paid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack. The article commemorates the anniversary of the attack, where 14 people, including security personnel, lost their lives while defending the Parliament complex from terrorists belonging to LeT and JeM. The e-Paper also previews its regular sections including technology, science, health, and book reviews.
News Article:
Nation Remembers Martyrs of 2001 Parliament Attack
New Delhi, December 13, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with leaders from across the political spectrum, paid solemn tribute today to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on the 24th anniversary of the tragic event. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Yogi Adityanath and Nitin Gadkari were among the prominent figures who honored the fallen, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the security personnel who defended the nation on that fateful day.
On December 13, 2001, five heavily armed terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) stormed the Parliament complex in New Delhi, opening fire indiscriminately. The attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 14 people, including security personnel and one civilian.
The annual commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism and the unwavering resolve of the nation to protect its democracy. The Hindu e-Paper, in its December 13th edition, carried the story as its lead, alongside previews of its regular features covering technology, science, health, and literature.
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