Mumbai (Maharashtra), [India], April 10 (ANI): Regarding the extradition of the alleged terrorist, Tahawwur Rana nears, Union Minister Piyush Goyal On Thursday, they fiercely criticized the Congress party for failing to take action against those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terrorist assaults, an incident that claimed 166 lives.
Targeting Congress, Goyal contended that the previous administration handled the case of "feeding Biryani" to Ajmal Kasab, who was among the perpetrators in the attack. 26/11 The Mumbai attacks were mentioned. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's determination to hold accountable those who targeted the nation and to make sure they face punishment on Indian soil.
"While Congress was in power, terrorists struck the very hotel where we stand today. Innocent lives were lost here. Yet, Congress took no action against those responsible. Even the captured terrorist, Kasab, was provided with Biryani. Prime Minister Modi is committed to ensuring that all individuals who have targeted our nation face justice and are appropriately penalized. All Indians take pride in PM Modi’s firm stance that these perpetrators will receive their due punishment on this soil," stated Goyal to ANI.
The Union Minister continued to criticize Shiv Sena (led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) for indulging in what he called "vote-buying tactics," claiming this was even more prevalent than with the Congress party. In his intensified assault on the INDIA coalition, Goyal asserted that their political strategy revolved solely around these vote-buying methods.
"Even if an individual is Muslim and has committed a major offense, Sanjay Raut will still choose to represent them. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena indulges in vote-buying tactics more so than the Congress party does. The INDI coalition cannot transcend their focus on placation strategies and lacks constructive thought processes. Conversely, Prime Minister Modi is working towards eradicating Naxalism. Likewise, we won’t tolerate terrorism either,” Goyal stated.
Meanwhile, Senior Advocate Majeed Memon stressed the importance of conducting a "fair trial" just like it happened for Ajmal Kasab, who was given a death sentence for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He said that it was an accomplishment for the country that a "disgusting" terrorist was handed over.
Memom questioned the delay in the extradition of the accused, Tahawwur Rana , leading to delayed justice, saying that the extradition should have happened sooner. Having said that, Memon argued that his extradition remains an "accomplishment" since justice would be served as Rana would face trial in Indian courts for his role in the terror attacks, where innocent people lost their lives.
This represents a achievement for us as a despicable terrorist, who had been evading capture, has now been brought to face justice. The event ( 26/11 ) cannot be erased as the terror plot unfolded in the nation’s economic hub... The event resulted in 166 fatalities and took place on November 26, 2008,” Memon stated to ANI.
He emphasized the global significance of the trial for the terrorism suspect Rana and advocated for a fair proceeding. He contended that an impartial criminal trial is essential to uncover the facts, similar to how it unfolded with Kasab, where the court provided him with a lawyer to ensure due process.
Previously, addressing the Rising Bharat conclave organized by Network 18, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated, " Tahawwur Rana 's ( 26/11 The extradition of those accused in the Mumbai terror attacks is considered a significant diplomatic achievement for the Modi administration.
In the meantime, the trial court documents connected to the case 26/11 The terrorist attacks in Mumbai that were coordinated from Mumbai to Delhi towards the end of January, referred to as Tahawwur Rana David Coleman Headley, along with the accused, was recently brought before the Patiala House Court, according to official statements.
In January, Delhi's Patiala House Court recalled its trial court records related to the Mumbai attacks following an application filed by the NIA requesting their retrieval from Mumbai.
Tahawwur Rana , a Pakistani-Canadian national, was convicted in the US for the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and providing material support to the group responsible for the Mumbai attacks that killed over 174 people.
Rana's extradition marks a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The central government has appointed advocate Narender Mann as a Special Public Prosecutor to conduct the trials and other matters related to the NIA case. (ANI)