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Friends,
Yesterday, the people
of Mumbai and Srinagar once again endured the trauma
of terrorism. The nation stands by them in this hour
of grief.
I pay tribute to all
those who showed courage and humanism in responding
to the cowardice of terrorists.
Your resilience and
resolve will triumph over the evil designs of the
merchants of death and destruction.
This is not the first
time that the enemies of our nation have tried to
undermine our peace and prosperity.
These elements have
not yet understood that we Indians can stand united.
That we will stand united. They have not yet
understood that we will never let them win.
I salute the people of
Mumbai and Srinagar for the speed with which they
have returned to normal life today. This is living
proof of our contempt for terrorism.
I commend the good
work done by the police, the security forces,
railway staff, firemen, medical personnel,
government officials and others in responding to the
tragedy.
I commend all our
citizens for the concern they have shown in this
hour of distress. My heart goes out to those who
have lost their loved ones. We will do all that is
possible to help each of the families in distress.
Mumbai stands tall
once again as the symbol of a united India. An
inclusive India.
Let me say again, no
one can make India kneel. No one can come in the
path of our progress. The wheels of our economy will
move on. India will continue to walk tall, and with
confidence.
Let me assure you that
the Government will do whatever is required to deal
with the challenge at hand. We will win this war
against terror. Nothing will break our resolve.
Brothers and sisters,
I urge each one of you to remain calm. Do not be
provoked by rumours. Do not let anyone divide us.
Our strength lies in our unity. Let us stand
together as one people, as one nation.
Jai Hind.
New Delhi,
Jul
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