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Congress President Sonia Gandhi has said that the country has come out stronger learning many tough lessons from 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes. "It was a battering on the very idea of India and its rich culture. No terrorist attack will ever be able to hit the spirit of Mumbai and its people," she said. "If that was the aim of the terrorists, they miserably failed. If the terrorists were seeking to divide our nation, create chaos and divert us from our chosen path, they miscalculated totally. India has emerged stronger," said Gandhi . Paying her homage to the heroes of 26/11 terror attacks, Gandhi said she gives her salutation to the spirited Indians. "We have seen the courage, resilience and determination with which Mumbaikars have resumed their lives," she added. The Congress President also recalled the untiring devotion and enthusiasm with which doctors, nurses, fire brigade and ambulance services worked together dealing with all the wounded and troubled. Gandhi also gave her salutation to the brave officers and men of the Mumbai Police and the National Security Guard (NSG) personnel who sacrificed their lives fighting for the country.