New Delhi, May 2 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday asserted that all democratic nations, bound by a shared commitment to peace, security, and the rule of law, will have to come together to eradicate the menace of terrorism.

His remarks came after terrorists attacked the popular tourist destination of Baisaran Meadow in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, killing 26 tourists and injuring several others.

"He stressed that terrorism poses a profound global challenge that transcends national borders and threatens the very fabric of peaceful societies. He called for a collective and resolute response, grounded in mutual trust and respect for international norms, to effectively combat terrorism and uphold the values that define de...