Union minister Piyush Goyal criticized Congress for their handling of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, alleging leniency towards Ajmal Kasab. Welcoming Tahawwur Rana's extradition, opposition leaders demanded a fair trial, with some calling for the death penalty. Politicians cautioned against politicising the issue, emphasising the need for justice and stringent punishment for those involved in the attacks.
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