Rana’s extradition manifestation of Modi’s firm action against terrorism: BJP

BJP spokesperson praises Modi's firm action against terrorism, highlighting extradition of 26/11 accused as a step towards justice.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (April 10, 2025) said the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana was a reflection of the new India’s resolve under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of zero tolerance towards Pakistan-sponsored “Islamic terrorism”.

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At a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Rana’s was not an ordinary extradition, as it was a manifestation of Mr. Modi’s firm action against terrorism. In 2019, the Prime Minister had said that anyone threatening the unity, integrity, security, and identity of India or any Indian would be brought to justice.

Stating that the BJP never allowed vote bank politics to dominate national interests, Mr. Poonawalla said the motto of new India was neither to forgive and nor forget the terrorists, track them down wherever they are and make them face the law.

He said the extradition was a big step towards justice not only for the Indian victims but also for those from several other countries, including the United States, Israel, France, Germany, Italy, and Malaysia, who were killed in the terror attacks. He paid homage to the police and security personnel/officers who laid down their lives.

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Stating that in the last 10 years, the government’s attitude towards terrorism had changed, owing to which terror activities in the country had drastically reduced, the BJP leader said between 2004 and 2014, “there was not a single month” without any terrorist attack in any major city.