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"I agree that there has been a failure on the part of the security forces, but this attack will help the Government be more determined in combating terrorism," Chidambaram said at the state police headquarters in New Delhi on Friday.
“I apologise to the people of Mumbai,” Chidambaram said.
On the possible involvement of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in the attacks, the Home Minister said, "there is ample evidence to link the attack to organisations or entities which have been responsible for terror attacks in the past."
"At this stage, it would not be correct to name any organisation but you can draw conclusions," Chidambaram said.
He also said that there is a proposal to set up an intelligence agency at the national level similar to that of United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) adding that plans in this regard would be announced in Parliament.
"The investigation into the attack has been entrusted to Mumbai Crime Branch and a full and clear picture will emerge in their report that will be submitted before the court," Chidambaram said.
"A lot of work is under progress and evidence has been gathered and various aspects would be checked after which full picture will be drawn," he added.
"There are speculations and I have read reports linking the terror attacks to Dawood Ibrahim and have taken note of it but cannot comment on it," Chidambaram said.
This attack will trigger a change in the attitude of both the Central and state governments towards terror and combating terrorism, Chidambaram said and added that the government will go into the causes of security lapses.
"The need of the hour is a fundamental change and a change in our attitude towards law. The country also needs a hightened sense of alertness," he said.
"Terrorists chose Mumbai, famously known as the city of dreams to make maximum impact across the world. The attack is not only on the city but is a challenge to the soul of the country," he said.
"The Maharashtra Government has announced compensation packages for the kin of the deceased and injured persons in the terror attack and I have requested the home secretary to implement those packages before December 31," Chidambaram said.
He further said that he has asked the insurance companies to expedite the insurance claims of the kin of deceased and the injured persons promptly.
"I would request Mumbaikars to summon once again the spirit of Mumbai so that it rises as the premium city of the country," the Home Minister said, adding that Mumbaikars have set an example in how to confront challenges on previous terror attacks.
Before arriving at the state police headquarters, Chidambaram visited terror affected places CST, Taj Hotel, Oberoi Hotel and J J Hospital, where several injured have been admitted.
He offered condolences to the families of the 163 persons, including policemen, who lost their lives in the three-day long audacious terror strike.
Praising the security forces, he said the country should salute the work of the Maharashtra police, NSG and Marine Commandos.
"Hundreds of lives were saved by the security personnel in which 18 of them laid down their lives and we should not forget the sacrifices made by them," the Home Minister said.
"I know what the city means to the country. Mumbai is vibrant, emerging and forward where the poor and rich, less educated and the most talented persons' dream. I have visited the city several times and have stayed at the Taj and Oberoi on these occasions," he said. "We will go to the source of this terror and try to put an end to it," the Home Minister added.
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I am an ordinary Indian from Mumbai. As per our knowledge the massacre on us carried out just because of the negligence of the defence ministry, that couldnt pass appropriate order to our armed forces to seal off the coastal lines of Mumbai. Therefore, Defence Minister mr. A K Antony should have been the first one to apoligise to the people of MumbaI the failure of his ministry. In fact mr. chidambaram is not much concerned about it and he is a new comer as home minister.
Mr. Chdambaram, If it is from bottom of your heart its good. or are you trying to deter the attention of the Mombites. What about Mr. A K Antony ? Both of you are responsible for the massacre of 200 innocent citizens. Mind you.. if no actions will be taken against pakistan, both home minister and defence minister will be held responsible.
I apologise to the people of Mumbai,” Chidambaram said. Huh? what for? setting up a Federal Agency on the lines of FBI in USA? The same actors who are in the current scenario will be playing the same roles won't they Mr. Minister? and what do the people do till then? wait? for this agency to be set up when? in the next 15 years? HOW ABOUT SOMETHING N-O-W- you read the spelling "NOW"?
LET INDIA RESPOND LOUDLY TO THE WORLD TAHT IT IS NOT SOFT ON TERRORISTS.THE USA UNDER THE YOUNG LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WOULD DEFINITELY CHANGE THE POLICY OF BUSH OF PAMPERING OF PAKISTAN.BUSH IS PAMPERING THE PAKISTAN MILITARY ONLY TO SAFEGUARD HIS AFGHANISTAN AND IRAWQ POLICY. THE SECRETARY OF STATE HAS FAILED TERRIBLY IN HER MISSION RECENTLY.SHE CANNOT FORCE THE PAKISTAN TO HANDOVER THE TERRORISTS IN PAKISTAN TO WHOM PAKIS DESCRIBED AS STATELESS PERSONS NOW.PAKISTAN HAS FAILED TO ARREST THEM AND GET THEM STAND TO TRIAL.BUT THE PAKISTAN ARMY IS MORE STRONG AND IT HAS BLACKMAILING AMERICA WITH THE WORDS THAT IF IT WOULDNOT SUPPORT AND FINANCE PAKISTAN IT WOULD BACK OUT FROM THE SUPPORT.BUT THE USA SHOULD KNOW THAT PAKISTAN IS JUST EXPLOITING BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION.THE POLICY OF PERVEZ MUSHARRAF IS RUNNING NOW ALSO AND MUSHARRAF IS RUNNING PAK BY PROXY.GEN KIYANI IS HIS CHOICE AND HIS BETE-NOIRE.USA SHOULD NOT HAVE BELIEVE THE PAKISTAN AND ITS ARMY.ZARDARI IS A PAWN
Mr Chidambaram by accepting responsibilty in one word you said it all. How easy was that. Mr Manmohan singh may be an intellectual but not a good administrator for huge country like India. What we need for India is a visionary and not a bunch of jokers . I want to tell all my fellow Indians that you guys will never learn . You will still elect these rotten guys year after year. You guys criticize US, but believe me you need to learn a lot from them. Sorry for your folks out there at the mercy of corrupt politicians.
Just apology doesn't mean anything unless you take action. Go and attack the terrorist training camps otherwise India will be kept on being trampled like just a spineless caterpillar. Enough is enough can't be repeated enough number of times.
Condi is following her boss's orders. The problem is that US is probably one of the most selfish entities. The business interest remains topmost priority always. US economy requires war. If they can sell a few arms and ammunition shipment, it helps their economy to grow. Through IT/any other traditional business, they can't really make fast bucks like this. Under this recession, they badly need war. They are ready to sell anything, just anything for money transparently or underground whatever. Morality/fellow democracies doesn't mean anything to them. For their prime interest, they need Pakistan/Jihadists/LeT/AQ/HeM etc. Do you think US any better than AQ? Only their way of operation is different. To me, it seems AQ/LeT/JeM etc are kind of strategic partners oi US.
I cannot understand why our leaders are still afraid to take a stand. "you can draw conclusions", why can you not name it. Cos that shows that you Mr. Home Minister are not sure and have doubts. And what is this nonsense you speak about "trying" to put an end to it.. It is not the effort but the results that matter.. not you trying.. but getting results. When you make such statements it shows that you are still not serious and are not sure what you are planning to do. Instead of trying to get results I think you should work towards it and get results.. We have lost 4 valuable years in hoping you try to make our lives better financially and look at the mess we are in...
My God what a pain what a dialog what a statement....Dear Chidambaram Sir,you stated that you are becoming home minister not because you have the ability and skill but because you are unwilling but want to honor your party boss and PM...( not to serve prtect people of India)what can we say..if a bus fails we must change the engine and check brake etc...our PM makes conductor into as driver to slove..even a UKG baby will do a better smart job....Jesus Christ...please save this good country and good people but helpless peoplewill you....
Since the Congress party failed to provide the security, they should not be allowed to contest in the next General Elections
IF THE POLITICIANS FIGHT EACH OTHER, THEN THE WORLD KNOWS AND SEES. AS WELL AS THE TERRORIST SEES. CLAMP DOWN YOUR QUARREL AND DISAGREEMENT IN THE PARILIMAENT, SO THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CLAMP DOWN TERROR AGAINST CHRISTIANS. WHAT YOU SOW YOU SHALL REAP. CHRISTIANS ARE NOT ENEMIES. THE ENEMIES ARE OUTSIDE THE BORDER. SO HOLD YOU PEACE AND SOW LOVE.
Chidambaram has shown how good he is at English by faultlessly delivering the speech prepared for him by the same speechwriter who writes for Condi Rice and George Bush. By this speech now the problem of attack on Hindus is solved and we can make Confidence building measures with Pakistan and our own misguided youth who form about 15% of India's population. Also, now there is no fear of money not coming to India, US sources will give it in different forms including donations to charities just like Saudi Arabia gives to charities to bring misguided youth of minority community into mainstream. By this speech Chidambaram has shown to the world how secular freedom loving tolerant democratic resilient Hindus are, and soon all Muslims will come to mainstream by winning their hearts and minds.
Please walk the talk and do something if you really care for the people. Secondly you have to apologize to whole India and not just Mumbai. We don't want crocodile tears. We are fed up with Congress Government. However now is not the time to discuss about party as Nation is bigger than party. Please show your concern by your actions and not just by words. Regards,Vijay
Hey Indian Government for whom you are waiting for. We know who has done and those people has been doing this for a very long time. Just attack them, when USA attacked Afganistan did they took permission from India. Just kill those bloody idiots, dont mine what will happen next. We cant be expecting attacks often, it is effecting the daily life and to the worst Delhi is Worlds most unsafest destination and i fear Mumbai is going to be second. Its effecting us in many ways. Also, remember US troops were capitalized during Kargil. Dont think US is gonna help us in anyway. Anyway entire country knows who has done so just attack them.Thats it i can say
So this gets forgotten as another blast with no response from the government. They only they say is ISI was involved. Isn't the government going to take so aggressive stand and act!!!! If the perpetrators are not punished, they will strike back again. The only thing the government will do is condemn the attack and forget about it.
Mr HM, Good to know that you realised the intel failure. But I don't think your Govt is learning. Just see what happened in Andhra Pradesh in last two days. In Assenmbly itself, Congress and MIM are fighting againest opposition who raised the issue of Terrorist shooting two police officers. Please open your eyes and don't try to appease the people again. Tell us when you really changed.
What do you politican want to apologise for, your ineptitude? Incidentally if you must apologise then do so to every Indian and rise above the shallow caste and regional politics you revel in.
Lot of people advice PC to hand over to Army. Should Army accept . No. PC was the sole reason in Army not getting a fair deal from 6th Pay Commission. You may be surprised to know ex-servicemen are the only pensioners who have not a paisa benefit till date. PC did not do anything as FM. Will he be successful as HM,I doubt.
Sorry can come latter. Announce some concrete measures of some tight security so that repeats are not possible. This itself is a sorry
How about paying the Armed Forces properly, unlike how the govt treated them after the pay commission?
Actually our Ministers and our officials should be apologizing to the people of INDIA. They let us down. The next time this happens to someother state does it mean that they will only look at security for that state? INDIA should be secured across its border and not secured across one state. We as INDIANs should to see the whole country secure.
the apology is purely a gimmick. the long term solution is what we need. congress is dot-dot-dot in their pants right about now - which is why the apology.
Don't shed crocodile tears now Mr.PC ; what insecurity and threat would you sense....covered with z security an 100 people surrounding you...Come to the streets and feel it...
There is no learning.Did not your party learn in so many wars against enemy and so manny terrorists attacks across country. The culprits in our Administration and Ministry has to be punished..It not that only 2 Patils and Deshmukh are responsible but all the chiefs of Security forces and many Govt officials are responsible and should be sacked and punished..Govt and Govt officials are ready to slip for few bucks and that has to be changed at any cost else no one can prevent our country ...The people in POLICE do not understand the sensitivity and get sold for few buck..they do not remember they are Public serve nt and responsible for the whole nation..If i do not pay income tax TI slueths will arrest me unless i bribe them..in return of my taxes if i do not get the minimum from the Govt then Govt is ofcourse punishable
Apologigy is not enough. We need assurance and a commission to enquire what happenned is needed run by non politicians. We need to know why the Accountant General office did not reveal the diversion of funds meant for fighting terrorism to buying cars for CM? Why even with Ansari's photo and sketches of Taj Hotel and the warning from FBI and others Taj was not adequately protected, why our naval ships are in Somali waters and not protecting our waters when we have in adequate ships in the first place, why we buy show piece vessels and submarines when we do not even provide minimal arms to the police, why all the elite forces are kept in one location in Delhi and not dispersed across several places in India, why we have a political system that repeatedly fails the people despite several terrorist attacks, how can people believe the politicians this time when they have failed repeatedly, what needs to be done to improve our bureaucracy, etc? Mr. Chidambaram start an enquiry to day,