Rajya Sabha Observes Silence for Air India Flight 182 Victims on 1985 Bombing Anniversary; Calls for Zero Tolerance to Terrorism

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:44am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday India

The Rajya Sabha observed a minute’s silence on Monday for the 329 victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the tragedy as one of the darkest days in the fight against terrorism. He called for global zero tolerance towards terrorism, noting the bombing's lasting impact and lack of full justice. The House also paid tribute to recently deceased global leaders and expressed condolences for Indian nationals lost in a Kuwait fire. External Affairs Ministry reiterated the need for unwavering opposition to terrorism and violent extremism.

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