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Mumbai Terror Attack:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress for an alleged weak response to the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. While speaking at the inauguration of Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, PM Modi stated that the terrorists attacked Mumbai because of its significance, adding that the then government's response was influenced by the other countries. The prime minister further emphasised that the people had to suffer due to the poor response from the Congress, adding that the current NDA government is dedicated to boost the national security.

'Congress gave a message of weakness'

While referring to a statement from the Congress leader and former Home Minister P Chidambaram, PM Modi stated that the centre did not give a strong response even after the security forces were ready to act. “Mumbai is not only the economic capital city but also one of the most vibrant cities in India. This is the reason terrorists attacked Mumbai in 2008. But the then Congress government gave a message of weakness," PM Modi stated.

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Congress government stopped the forces- PM Modi

“Recently, a senior Congress leader and former Home Minister has revealed that after the Mumbai attacks, our security forces were ready to attack Pakistan, but due to pressure from another country, the Congress government at the time stopped our security forces," he added. PM Modi further asked the grand old party to reveal the name of the country that asked it to not attack Pakistan.

“The Congress must name the country whose pressure forced them to take such a decision. Because of that decision, India had to suffer a lot," PM Modi stated. “Congress’s weakness strengthened the terrorists. The country repeatedly has had to pay for this mistake by sacrificing lives. For us, nothing is more important than national security and the safety of our citizens," the prime minister added.

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The remarks from the prime minister came amid the criticism from the opposition parties suggesting that the military action against Pakistan was halted due to the pressure from other countries.