COMMENT

Monumental Security Failure : CWC

The Congress Working Committee met in an emergency session on 13th December, 2001 to express its deep shock at the dastardly attack on Parliament House in broad day light today.

The congress Party along with the whole nation condemns this attack and reaffirms the nation’s resolve to combat unitedly the terrorist menace.

The Congress Working Committee conveys its deep sense of appreciation and gratitude for the manner in which the security staff of Parliament and Delhi Police personnel gave their lives to defend and protect the honour and dignity of Parliament.

The Congress Working Committee expresses its profound sorrow at the demise of the brave compatriots of our and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families. The Congress Working Committee cannot refrain from pointing out that the primary task and sole responsibility for safeguarding the security of the nation is that of the Government.

This incident brings out a monumental security and intelligence failure, particularly highlighted by the fact that Government had previous information about a possible terrorist attack on Parliament.