Sonia, Rahul condemn terror attack in Dhaka

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 02 2016 | 6:48 PM IST
Condemning the terror attack in Bangladesh capital in which 20 people were killed, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi today pitched for "collective and decisive" action against those behind the strike.
Expressing deepest condolences to the families of those killed, Sonia called for immediate collective and decisive action against those who are behind these attack in Dhaka.
"Congress stands firmly with people of Bangladesh in these testing times," she said, adding that such attacks are "contradiction of all ethical and human values".
"Strongly condemn the #Dhaka attack. My prayers are with the people of Dhaka and B'desh. This senseless violence must be fought strongly & unitedly," Rahul said in a tweet.
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Culture and Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma condemned the terror attack in Dhaka and said terrorism is a "cowardly" act.
"Terrorism is a cowardly act against the mankind. All nations must stand united against Terrorism & its sponsors #DhakaAttack," he said in a tweet.
"My prayers are with all those killed in #DhakaAttack. May God give strength to Tarushi's family. RIP," he said in another tweet.
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First Published: Jul 02 2016 | 6:48 PM IST

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