India on Saturday marked the 24th anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, with the country’s top leadership cutting across party lines paying homage to the security personnel who laid down their lives defending the nation’s highest democratic institution.

A solemn tribute ceremony was held outside the old Parliament building, Samvidhan Sadan, where Vice President C P Radhakrishnan led parliamentarians in offering floral tributes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to pay respects, joined by leaders from both the ruling NDA and the opposition.

CISF personnel presented a ceremonial guard of honour, followed by a moment of silence in remembrance of those who died while thwarting the attack. Until 2023, the honour had traditionally been rendered by the CRPF with a ‘sa

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