Biography of indian parliament attack on rome

It happened 22 years ago, but the thought of it brings memories which remain etched, every year on December 13, the events come flooding back to mind. The day started as usual as one went to Parliament to cover the proceedings for the news agency Press Trust of India. Picking up our notebooks, we reporters trooped into the Press Gallery of Lok Sabha and took our seats in the front row.

No sooner was the announcement made by the staff for the commencement of the proceedings at 11 A. M, Opposition members trooped into the well, raising slogans.

SECRETARY-GENERAL, OUTRAGED BY TERRORIST ATTACK ON INDIAN PARLIAMENT, CONVEYS CONDOLENCES TO GOVERNMENT, PEOPLE OF INDIA.

They had been doing this regularly for over a week from December 6, that is the date when the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, had taken place in Within minutes, Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day. As we trooped out, our colleagues who were reporting the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha joined us on the open veranda in the circular building.

After tea, some of us decided to go to Central Hall to meet Members of Parliament over a cup of coffee and butter toast which was standard fare. About half an hour later, there was commotion in the Hall, as Parliament security staff rushed in, closing all the entry points and asking us to remain seated where we were. We were virtually frozen where we sat, suddenly we heard sounds like bursting of firecrackers and wondered what was going on.

We were prevented from leaving the hall. Then word spread that the Parliament was under attack by terrorists. But, amidst all this, one must give credit to Swaraj who maintained her composure. She just asked us to remain seated and continued talking to us, giving the impression that everything was normal. The sound of gunshots continued, we remained inside hoping it would end soon and we would be let out.

But, we had to spend the next couple of hours in our seats at the hallowed Central Hall which has now been closed forever.