Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the brave security personnel who laid down their lives while defending Parliament House during the 2001 terror attack. In a message shared on social media, the Raksha Mantri remembered the fallen heroes as an “unbreakable shield” who protected the soul of India’s democracy in the face of a cowardly assault.
Raksha Mantri said that the courage, supreme sacrifice and unwavering sense of duty displayed by the security personnel would forever remain etched in the nation’s conscience. He noted that their selfless act not only safeguarded democratic institutions but also strengthened India’s collective resolve against terrorism.
Remembering and paying heartfelt tributes to the brave security personnel who stood as an unbreakable shield during the cowardly terror attack on Parliament House. They laid down their lives to protect the soul of our democracy. Their courage, supreme sacrifice and unwavering…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 13, 2025