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8216;8216;While we cannot ensure 90 per cent polling like Gen Pervez Musharraf can in Pakistan, we have had a very decent poll process and it has improved India8217;s image abroad,8217;8217; he said.

The attack on Akshardham was a move to attack soft targets by terrorists and there could be a lot of soft targets 8216;8216;like bus stops, where women and children can be killed8217;8217;, Advani said.

Advani announced a 25 per cent hike in emoluments for NSG personnel and promised that the needs of additional manpower and modern weapons will be looked into. He hoped the Urban Development Ministry will favourably view the NSG8217;s proposal for additional 40 acres next to its Samalkha base to save reaction teams of groups that have to be rushed from its headquarters in Manesar.

He also handed over a Rs 10 lakh cheque from Gujarat government to the widow of Subedar Suresh Chand Yadav, who was killed in Akshardham.