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Agencies Posted: Sep 13, 2008 at 2137 hrs IST
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New Delhi, September 13:: Home Minister Shivraj Patil warned of ‘stringent punishment’ to those behind the serial blasts in the national capital and appealed to people to unitedly thwart their nefarious designs.

Patil, who reviewed the situation soon after the blasts which claimed several lives, said the need of the hour was to ensure that their aims did not succeed and the situation was not allowed to deteriorate.

He appealed to the people to check rumour mongering and act with courage so that social harmony was not disturbed.

While condemning the blasts, he expressed sympathies with the families of those killed and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.

Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit and senior police officials were present at the review meeting.

Dikshit appeals for calm

Soon after the series of bomb blasts rocked the national capital this evening, Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit appealed the people to maintain peace and calm at this crucial hour.

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"We must keep calm and peace at this moment of hour otherwise those behind this sinister attack will get the impression that they have succeeded in their aim," Dikshit said.

Terming them as the enemies of the nation, she said we should show our courage to face the situation and should not panic.

Condemning the blasts as a sheer cowardly act, Dikshit said the situation should not go out of hand otherwise it would be victory for those who are responsible for the blasts.

"The act of violence will not be tolerated and the accused will be brought to the book within the ambit of law," Dikshit said.

We as a Government are here to help the people in need. We will try our best to adequately compensate families of the victims and bear all the medical expenses of the injured, the Chief Minister added.

We have called an urgent cabinet meeting on Sunday to discuss the medical and monetary help to be given to the victims of bomb blasts.

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Shame on Patil by Vinodh,Dubai on 2008-09-14 13:22:27.58667+05:30
Absolutely shameless Home Minister. He is widely accepted to be an ineffecient minister handling a very important portfolio but being close to the Madam is still enjoying his position and killing 100s and 1000s of innocent Indian citizens. Crazy..no responsibility..if at all the PM
welcome to Dar-ul-Islam by anveshi on 2008-09-14 13:19:17.090817+05:30
thotha channa baaje ghana . Dont know from where our HM gets his sense of humor and give such ridiculous statement does he even think wht's he is saying why he bother to issue a statement , they all are same for all these blasts and these blasts are common things happening everyday as per Delhi CM so why bother but yes make sure tht peace-loving people of religion from deserts of arabia are not even asked about information leave alone taken to station for briefing , Its our sacred duty as hindus to bend for every do takka M****C***s both from east and west borders of India so they fulfill their duty of either converting the timid hindus to their religion of peace or go to hell as Kafirs have no place in Dar-ul Islam ( formerly known as Hindustan) and ofcourse helped by our psedu-sick-ularist media and self-hating hindus known as Commies .
        
SUCCESS LIES IN EXPOSING TRUE NATURE OF ISLAM TO ALL
by . on 2008-09-14 13:26:51.505411+05:30
Every day there are bombings and innocent people are murdered. Many Muslims claim that the terrorists have hijacked "the religion of peace" and Islam does not condone violence. Who is right? Do the terrorists understand Islam better, or do those who decry them? The answer to this question is the key to our victory. Muslims know well that terrorists’ understanding of Islam is correct. Terrorists are doing what their prophet did and did encourage his followers to do. Murder, rape, assassination, beheading, massacre and sacrilege of the dead "to delight the hearts of the believers" were all practiced by Muhammad, were taught by him and were observed by Muslims throughout history. We have to find the root of the problem and eradicate it. The root of Islamic terrorism is in the Quran. No matter how painful the truth may be, only truth can set us free. Why this much denial? How many more innocent lives should be lost before you open your eyes? I urge Muslims to stop justifications and rationalizing terrorism. Stop dividing mankind into Muslims vs. Kafirs. We are one mankind. Muhammad was not a messenger of God. It is time that we end this insanity and face the truth. The terrorists take their moral support and the validation for their actions from Muslim masses. Your very adherence to their cult of death is a nod of approval for their crimes against humanity. Only Muslims can stop terrorism by renouncing Islam.
Patil warns culprits, Dikshit appeals for calm by Arun Kumar on 2008-09-14 13:11:47.109466+05:30
Till the time we keep electing idiots like Shivaraj Patil. Lalu
Right On Patil Saheb!! by Vinod on 2008-09-14 13:03:23.766026+05:30
With Shivraj Patil's stern warnings, the terorists must be shitting in their pants!! Keep it up Patil Saab, you are doing alright. Just make sure, your cloths do not soil,
Delhi Bomb Blasts by Ashok on 2008-09-14 12:57:09.550656+05:30
The ease with which these perpetrators are able to carry out these blasts show that there is a complete failure of our intelligence network and the senior officials responsible should also be summarily dismissed from service or atleast suspended.May be the intelligence agencies instead of gathering intelligence on the nations security might be collecting intelligence on the prospects of the ruling coalition in the forthcoming polls.The home minister Mr. Shivraj Patil should take the moral responsibility for his omissions and commission that has lead to this repeated bomb blasts being carried out by the terrorists. Instead of taking cover by uttering half baked statements the home minister should have the magnanimity to relinquish his portfolio and move over to his home state.It’s a shame on India and I bow down my head as a patriotic Indian knowing the impotence of our law enforcing agencies.
Remove Patil by Rajeev on 2008-09-14 12:50:31.31496+05:30
Can someone please remove this eunuch as the Home Minister?
Loud braggibg by Patil and his Police by Brganza Clifford on 2008-09-14 12:40:21.022966+05:30
News item that Mumbai Police have rushe to Delhi to assist the Delhi Police is quite ammusing.Mumbai Police who dare not arrest even known culprits and who are on their records how tehy will be of any use to help the otherwise leathargic Delhi Police who only know the colour of money to do anything likke their maswters in the GovtShame unto all of them
SHAME HOME MINISTER by Janhvi Khan on 2008-09-14 12:39:54.855651+05:30
wonder how long this Congress regimn will keep this idiot/shameless creature called 'shivraj Patil" as homeminister. He comes will well tied shuts/safari's/shoes but the nation burns. Govt. is busy in saving the nuclear deal but we have to pay heavy price for it. SHAME MANMOHAN/SHAME CONGESS/SHAME "Secular". It's time for the common man to come on street and demand normal living.. save us from Inflation,reservation,psedu-secularism, etc etc.
IE HEADLINE ON 15 SEP- INDIAN ROADS LITTERED WITH BRICKS!!!!!!! by INDIAN on 2008-09-14 12:30:15.504368+05:30
THE TERRORIST HAVE BEEN SHITTING BRICKS AFTER HEARING THE WARNING OF THE MOST ABLE HOME MINISTER OF INDIA- Mr SHIVRAJ PATIL. THE PRICE OF BRICKS HAVE PLUMMETED IN THE WORLD MARKET AFTER THE WARNING ISSUED BY THE TERRORIST FIGHTER SHIVRAJ.
Red CArpet toIllegal Bangaladeshis by Sheila Dikshit by Ramesh on 2008-09-14 12:16:56.469833+05:30
About the issue of illegal Bangladeshi migrants following the Jaipur serial blasts, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said itwas the tradition of India to welcome all those who come here."Migration of Bangladeshis into India is not a new phenomenon as our borders are porous. Moreover, it has been in our tradition to welcome all those who arrive in our country," Dikshit said.
        
Learn history and not false taught by foreigners
by Tukaram Ganpat on 2008-09-14 12:29:21.892411+05:30
One welcomes only guests and not once enemies And that is the Indian Traditions.Sheila Dikshit should reread Indian History and not one taught by foreigners.
patil warns culprits by dr.h.d.waikar on 2008-09-14 12:14:17.009111+05:30
This shameless home minister should resign with immediate effect.Everytime there is terrorist attack this moron gives steriotyped statement and get away with it.V will book the culprits he says.Infact u r the culprit as u cant controll these antinational elements.After Mumbai blast Simi leader was arrested and after questioning he was let off.UPA because of vote bank politics has killed so many innocent people.Kick these murders in next election only then these innocent people's SOUL will rest in peace.JAI HIND
        
arrest Mr.Raj from mumbai
by indian on 2008-09-14 12:56:09.136013+05:30
if you have guts arrest this idiot Mr.Raj. Arrest the Muslim outfits? you just warn, keep warning till you die . by that all the Hindus are killed. Hello Mr.we do not need warning but action ? Where is your action ? The whole nation knows you cannot and have no guts to take action on Muslims . It is not only you but all your ministers. I think you are getting lot of money from these Muslims and you are selling this country to Muslims and that is the reason why every ministers of upa are bent on appeasing Muslims. Today you are paying for this.Wake up mr.patil. We do not keen warning but action. Even if is the cost of your life but for the cause of Hindus take action. Arrest Mr.Raj first today.
        
What??
by Siva on 2008-09-14 13:09:51.05321+05:30
What do you mean..all hindus will be killed. Learn to think everyone as indians.Why should Raj be arrested?? Jaya's comments were thorougly provocative. This time around the marathi people are with Raj. Though we are all one people, Indians, we need to respect each other rather than humiliate and poke fun at each other, which have the effect of hurting people.
Condemnation by Home minister by Babuchandra on 2008-09-14 12:11:26.294874+05:30
Shivraj patil, you should resign immediately if you have any shame left on you. India has never seen such an useless home minister and a central government. Resign and go home. Let capable persons lead India and protect the citizens of this country from terrorists.
Shivraj Patil and UPA are the instigators of Islamic terrorism in India !! by KMR Overseas on 2008-09-14 12:10:06.68374+05:30
Are Paki-ISI trying to divert attention Pakis of American attack inside Pakistan by Indian terror headlines? Most likely...
Special Law For Controlling Terrorism6 by Praful Vora on 2008-09-14 12:04:55.351856+05:30
If the current mantra is 'citizens are the real masters' then the masters themselves must inquire, inspect, investigate, question and give directions for a useful outcome. If we have waited sixty years for good outcome, let us also remember that we are sixty years older and therefore its time to act as 'mature' masters and not wait for mai-baap to set things right.Could the media and the fifth estate sensitise our politicians and citizens to ACT NOW.
        
REAL SOLUTION LIES IN EXPOSING TRUE NATURE OF ISLAM PERIOD
by . on 2008-09-14 12:28:10.008654+05:30
Every day there are bombings and innocent people are murdered. Many Muslims claim that the terrorists have hijacked "the religion of peace" and Islam does not condone violence. Who is right? Do the terrorists understand Islam better, or do those who decry them? The answer to this question is the key to our victory. Muslims know well that terrorists’ understanding of Islam is correct. Terrorists are doing what their prophet did and did encourage his followers to do. Murder, rape, assassination, beheading, massacre and sacrilege of the dead "to delight the hearts of the believers" were all practiced by Muhammad, were taught by him and were observed by Muslims throughout history. We have to find the root of the problem and eradicate it. The root of Islamic terrorism is in the Quran. No matter how painful the truth may be, only truth can set us free. Why this much denial? How many more innocent lives should be lost before you open your eyes? I urge Muslims to stop justifications and rationalizing terrorism. Stop dividing mankind into Muslims vs. Kafirs. We are one mankind. Muhammad was not a messenger of God. It is time that we end this insanity and face the truth. The terrorists take their moral support and the validation for their actions from Muslim masses. Your very adherence to their cult of death is a nod of approval for their crimes against humanity. Only Muslims can stop terrorism by renouncing Islam.
Special Law For Controlling Terrorism5 by Praful Vora on 2008-09-14 12:03:58.711337+05:30
Citizens on their part could arrange 'meet the police' in their neighbourhoods. A monthly chat session will clear the air and help understanding the roles each can play. Citizens must 'participate' in local interaction with their elected and selected representatives. They can push for increasing and improving the strength of the crime and traffic police. Such interactions must also occur with the local Municipal Office and its officers. Citizen participation in the ALM movement and meetings can be used to push for control of illegal activities of any type. Citizens must work for better discipline and law-compliance among themselves.
Special Law For Controlling Terrorism4 by Praful Vora on 2008-09-14 12:02:41.664199+05:30
Police excesses can be reduced with proper selection and continuous training programs. The whole attitude of the police acting as masters and not servants of the public needs to change first. Where are the programs to address this issue? Is sixty years not enough to revise the Criminal Code and Police Manual entirely? Why cannot the Home Ministry and related Ministries apply their minds to this instead of preventing strong laws which might assist the good officers in doing their duty? Experts must be allowed to act fast and decisively without interferance on sectarian grounds. Empower the citizens who are really the eyes and ears of the security and governance forces. Governance means safety, secuirity, education and health first. Focus only on these for five years. This will restore the confidence of the citizens in both the police and the politicians. Elections are round the corner and the citizens will ponder when casting their votes.
Special Law For Controlling Terrorism3 by Praful Vora on 2008-09-14 12:01:43.62332+05:30
How long must India continue to be seen as a soft state. In every instance of decisive action why does the Government of the day prevaricate and end up with inadequate action. Does the deprivation and subjugation syndrome have to continue for over sixty years. Can you think of one leading country that would not take extreme action and even hot pursuit to protect its citizens? Yes, our human rights record needs to improve, but what about the rights of the victims? Even in prominent crimes of passion, we have the investigation and prosecution agencies failing to come up with water tight cases. The judicial system is slow, complicated, costly and therefore favours the alleged criminal. How do the innocent victims get a modicum of justice? The criminal mind is not going to leave behind clues to help the untrained and poorly motivated investigation officers. It is therefore necessary to restore balance by having stronger laws to counteract the criminals.
Special Law for Controlling Terrorism2 by Praful Vora on 2008-09-14 12:00:47.349234+05:30
There is no doubt that our various police forces are sometimes prone to misuse the extra strong laws that the Special Anti Terrorism Law might permit. This is touted as the reason to prevent some states from having them. This same logic of misuse of powers did not prevent some police officials to conduct 'encounter deaths' with alleged habitual hard criminals. So should the entire police force be dis-armed? Even some Army personnel have been involved in killings of innocent civilians, so would the Union Cabinet recommend to the Army to disarm the forces?
Special Law For Controlling Terrorism by Praful Vora on 2008-09-14 11:58:03.265504+05:30
The pathetic comments of the Union Home Minister hours after the Delhi blasts of Saturday 14th Sep. 2008 are a sharp dagger in the heart of the majority of the hard working and law abiding citizens of India. As usual politics comes to play and its tit for tat when opposing political parties tangle on even national security issues. A Special Anti Terrorism Law that Gujarat, ruled by the BJP, wants is denied by the Union Home Minister, of the INC party. Yet similar law is permitted in Maharashtra which is ruled by a coalition led by the INC. Similar is the case with Rajastan which is ruled by the BJP. This in spite of the recommendation of the National Security Advisor.Could the media and the fifth estate sensitise our politicians and citizens to ACT NOW.
CULPRITS by VINOD on 2008-09-14 11:00:18.513562+05:30
ERECT CIRCUMCIZED NUDE STATUES OF M.K.GANDHI, NEHRU WHO WERE TRUE NATIONALIST MUSLIMS...
        
Cowards
by SUNEET BHUTTA on 2008-09-14 12:09:24.8376+05:30
My brother , the problem with our country is that we celebrate these cowards Gandhi and Nehru and forget all about Sardar Patel who was the only person during independence who had the guts to take tough decisions. Nehru's policy of socialism continues to bleed India and because of it these muslims are capable of gathering the courage to commit acts of terrorism. All these muslims are terrorists - all eunuchs - cowards religion of these muslims teaches them to kill innocent people - I think even their Allah was a coward !
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