20 September 2008

Dear Dr. Kalamji,

I was happy to read media reports about your concern over terrorism, which has assumed such serious dimensions that it has not only gravely imperilled India’s national security and national unity but also threatened the safety of the common man. Like you and millions of ordinary citizens in the country, I am extremely concerned that an issue of such national and global importance is being ignored by a section of the political class. Therefore, your statement has come as a great relief. It holds out a hope for building a national consensus for initiating effective measures, including stringent laws, against terror.

I feel that a person of your eminence can help in elevating the discourse on terrorism to a level where it can be discussed as a national problem requiring broad national consensus unimpaired by narrow electoral considerations.

My intention in writing this letter is to request you to lead this initiative in a manner you deem fit. I assure you the cooperation of my party and that of the National Democratic Alliance in this effort.

With best regards,

Yours sincerely,

(L.K. ADVANI)

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India
10, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi.