‘Painful and Alarming’: Reactions Pour In from political leaders on Red Fort explosion

At least eight people have been killed and 24 injured after a high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort on Monday (Nov 10), evening. The blast took place around 7 pm near Chadani Chowk metro station in Central Delhi, one of the busiest localities in the national capital.

India's top anti-terror agency, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the central armed police force, National Security Guard (NSG), have reached the spot immediately to assist the local police.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately spoke with the Delhi Police Commissioner after the incident. Teams from the NSG, NIA, and the forensic department were rushed to the spot. The Home Minister remains in continuous touch with the IB Director regarding the Delhi incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stock of the situation and offered condolences to the deceased in the Delhi blast case. Modi said he has reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah and other officials.

“Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials”, he posted on X.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences over the deaths in the explosion “I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the blast that has taken place in Delhi. I pray for the quick recovery of those injured,” Murmu said in a post on X.

Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan posts: “Deeply anguished by the blast in Delhi this evening. Heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.”

Reacting to the tragedy, political leaders across parties condemned the incident and expressed condolences to the victims.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has called the explosion “deeply saddening and concerning.” “The loss of many innocent lives in this tragic accident is deeply distressing,” Gandhi said in a post on X.

“I stand with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragic time and offer my deepest condolences. I hope all the injured recover as soon as possible,” he added.

Expressing grief over the tragedy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called the Delhi Red Fort blast “extremely painful and disturbing”.

“At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he said.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the incident “extremely heartbreaking” and offered her condolences to the bereaved families. “May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured,” she wrote on X.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on social media platform 'X' said “, Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic car blast in Delhi that has taken eight precious lives and injured so many others. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones; no words can ease their pain. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured and hoping the cause of this tragedy is uncovered soon.”

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on X, posted, “Deeply shocked to hear about the tragic blast in New Delhi. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones, and I pray for strength and a swift recovery for all those injured.”

Reacting to the incident, former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on social media wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many precious lives in the explosion near #RedFort. My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families who lost their near and dear ones. Prayer for the swift recovery of those who have sustained injuries”.

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has called the explosion in a vehicle near the Red Fort in Delhi “extremely alarming.” The news of the explosion near the Red Fort is extremely alarming. It is reported that some people have also lost their lives in it, which is extremely tragic," Kejriwal said in a post on X.

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Kejriwal further urged the police and government to “immediately investigate” the cause of the explosion, and to probe whether there was any “conspiracy” behind it.

“Shocked”, Col Rajyavardhan, expressing sympathies to the affected, posted “, Shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the blast in Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. In this difficult hour, prayers for strength and peace for all affected. Wishing a swift and complete recovery to those injured. Om Shanti. ”

Meanwhile, Calling the incident "extremely distressing and alarming" Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged Delhiites to avoid rumors and maintain calm "Please rely only on official information issued by the police and administration", she posted on X