Sonia invokes Indira to warn Pak

Her warning to Pakistan was accentuated by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjees remark that all our options are open. Home Minister P Chidambaram reiterated the governments policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and also disapproved of those who think Hindu militancy is the way to go and defend India.

Claiming that the Congress is the only party that can fight against terrorism with support and strength from all sections of the society,Gandhi made a blistering attack on the BJP for seeking to make political capital out of terror by trying to incite public sentiments and by deliberately delaying important legislations through disruptions in Parliament.

The parties whose agenda is to divide the society,the parties which refuse to accept pluralism,which interfere in personal lives,which mobilize people on religious lines,which mislead the people in the name of Bhagwan Ram again and again,cannot become an effective instrument against terrorism, said Gandhi in an obvious reference to the BJP.

Countering BJP criticism of the UPA governments handling of terror,she said: The party which has lost two of its beloved leaders at the hands of terrorists does not need any certificate from anybody. Only that party which respects diversity of Indian traditions and heritage can fight terrorism,she said,adding that the Congress is the only such party.

Senior UPA ministers also took turns to warn Pakistan. They Pakistan will have to fulfil their commitment. Perpetrators of terror attacks must be brought to justice. Nobody should think that the great country is helpless and cannot tackle the situation arising out of this problem. I repeat all our options are open, Pranab Mukherjee said.

Dont try to divert the attention of the international community. Take corrective measures and dont think that you Pakistan can simply shirk this responsibility, he said. He also had a word of caution for those who try to totally misrepresent the situation by attributing it to a particular religion.

Listing three challenges to internal security insurgency in the North-East,Naxalism and terrorism Chidambaram said that nobody should doubt the UPA governments resolve to act swiftly and decisively in the event of a terror attack.

We face terror from groups that seek to profess jehadi terror. We face terror from groups that seek support in religion. There are militants who claim that Hindu militancy is the way to go and way to defend India. Let me make it clear that there is no stigma in being a Hindu,a Christian,a Muslim,or even a non-believer. But irrespective of religion,whoever takes to the gun,to the path of terror,is an enemy of the state. He or she has to be met squarely, he said.

BJP never left Ram: Advani

amp;149; BJPs L K Advani on Sunday said his party never left Ram. In true sense,we will be able to say Jai Shri Ram only when a magnificent temple of the lord is built at Ayodhya, he said at the BJP meet in Nagpur.

Modi slams the Gandhis

amp;149; Slamming the Gandhi family,Gujarat CM Narendra Modi said: Ek parivar ke ateet ko aage badane ke liye jo shadyantra chal raha hai usse Hindustan ke bhavishya ko khatra hai The conspiracy to promote one familys past threatens the future of the country.

Pak TO STUDY 26/11 report today

amp;149;n Pakistan said it would examine the findings of its probe into the Mumbai terror attacks on Monday. The media there reported that cases would be filed against five Pakistanis,including Ajmal Amir Kasab,for planning 26/11.