2001 Parliament attack: PM Modi, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to martyrs

On December 13, 2001, five gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire. Five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police official, two Parliament watch and ward staff, a gardener and a camera person were among those who killed in the attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday saluted the courage of those killed in the 2001 Parliament attack, saying their valour encourages people. On the 17th anniversary of the attack, Modi took to Twitter to recall the courage of the security personnel.

"We salute the valour of those who were martyred during the dastardly attack on our Parliament on this day in 2001. Their courage and heroism inspires every Indian," he said. 

Members of security forces pay tribute to people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh joined other MPs to pay tribute to 2001 Parliament attack martyrs.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu: Paying floral tributes to martyrs who sacrificed lives in heroic fight to defend the terrorist attack on Indian Parliament, the temple of our vibrant democracy and the symbol of people’s aspirations in 2001. Their supreme sacrifice is remembered forever. Their selfless devotion to duty and unflinching commitment to our country’s security is truly a saga that inspires all of us. On this solemn occasion of paying homage to these bravehearts, let us resolve to combat all divisive, disruptive and destructive forces. Terrorism is the biggest enemy of  mankind. Development and destruction can hardly co-exist.  Peace and progress go together. A collaborative and concerted effort of all countries is needed to tackle global menace of terrorism and to achieve a peaceful world.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi along with Members of Parliament pay tribute to the Martyrs of the 2001 Parliament Attack.

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to the Martyrs of the 2001 Parliament Attack.