Sushil Kumar Shinde finally apologises for Hindu terror remark

A possible confrontation between the government and the BJP over home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remark was averted on the eve of the session as he expressed regret and the main opposition welcomed it. Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj had demanded that Shinde withdraw his comments and tender an apology, failing which the party would boycott him.

The President's car on the way to Parliament accompanied by the cavalry.