”We shall go to any extent to root out terror. The growing menace of terrorism and naxalism is a cause of worry. The government will not compromise with terrorism. We hope better sense will prevail on the Pakistani leadership to recognise that tackling terrorism is an area that needs cooperation. We hope the new Bangladesh government will take appropriate steps to ensure that Bangladeshi soil would not be allowed for terrorist activities against India.
.,” Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister, India
”We hope to present a set of Bills to strengthen the legal provisions relating to the prevention, investigation, prosecution and punishment of terrorist acts. It will be my endeavour to take certain hard decisions and prepare the country and the people to face the challenge of terrorism. ,” P Chidambaram, Home Minister
”After 26/11, we must be prepared to meet any eventuality. It is our duty. Armed forces are doing their duty. They are not escalating anything. They are doing their duty. They have to be fully prepared to meet any challenge from any quarter, any threat from any quarter. ,” A K Antony, Defence Minister