LONDON/ DELHI: PM Narendra Modi described the terror assaults in France as an attack on humanity as he again asked the UN to define terrorism so that the world knows who is backing terror and who is against it.

The PM again strongly pitched for an early adoption at the UN of the 1996 Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism .

READ ALSO: PM reaches out to Africa to push for UN reforms

Condemning the terror attacks in Paris that claimed over 120 lives, Modi said, “What happened in Paris yesterday is an attack on humanity and the world should accept that it is not an attack on Paris, not an attack on French citizens, not an attack on France but an attack on humanity.”

“It is an attack on humanitarian principles that is why all the powers that believe in humanity have to come together to condemn such attacks. All pro-humanity forces should unite to defeat anti-humanity forces. They will have to fulfil their responsibilities,” he said in London at a ceremony for unveiling the statue of 12th century Indian philosopher Basaveshwara.

Modi said whenever evil forces raise their head, reformers like Basaveshwara take centre-stage.

Both France and Indian confirmed that no Indian had been identified in the list of casualties.

French ambassador to India Francois Richier said security of French diplomatic and institutional premises was being beefed up. ``We thank the Indian central and state authorities for their collaboration,'' he said, as he thanked Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee for their messages of solidarity.

``In this tragic ordeal, France stands united and determined to fight terrorism. French President, François Hollande, addressed the nation last night to ensure that in the face of terror, France will defend itself. This fight against terror will be merciless,'' he said.

On the third and final day of his UK visit, Modi said, “It is unfortunate that I am unveiling the statue of Basaveshwara ... at a time when my heart is filled with shock.”

Modi called on the UN to define terrorism before it is too late so that it becomes clear who is siding with terrorism and who is fighting the menace.

“I would like the UN that is celebrating its 70th anniversary to not waste anytime in defining terrorism ... the proposal is in front of it ... so that we get to know that who is siding with terrorism, who is helping terrorism, who is backing terrorism and who is being targeted by terrorism, who are against terrorism and who for humanity are ready to sacrifice.”