New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- President Droupadi Murmu placed strong emphasis on national security and India's decisive response to terrorism while addressing Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27 on Wednesday, stating, "response to all attacks on India will be strong and decisive."

Addressing members of both Houses assembled in the Lok Sabha Chamber, the President said India has demonstrated that strength, when guided by wisdom and responsibility, can effectively safeguard national interests. Quoting the teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, she said, "Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji taught us 'bhay kahun ko deit nehn nehn bhay manat aan'. It means we should neither scare someone nor be scared of someone. With this fearless mind and ...