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The opposition parties have demanded a thorough and speedy investigation into the car blast near the Red Fort that killed at least eight people and injured many others, and raised concerns over the security situation in the national capital.
The Congress said the alleged security lapse exposed Delhi government’s “shocking complacency”, and asked whether Delhi is a “secure capital” as claimed by the home ministry.
The party, however, said the country stands united in this difficult moment.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into the blast so that those responsible for this “lapse” are held accountable.
In a post on X, Kharge said, “Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident. In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured.”
Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident.
In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 10, 2025
“The government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into this blast which has taken place in a high-security and often crowded place, so that those responsible for this lapse and incident are held accountable,” he added.
दिल्ली के लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन के पास हुए कार विस्फोट की ख़बर बेहद दर्दनाक और चिंताजनक है। इस दुखद हादसे में कई निर्दोष लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है।
इस दुख की घड़ी में अपने प्रियजनों को खोने वाले शोक संतप्त परिवारों के साथ खड़ा हूं और उनको अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 10, 2025
In a post on X, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, termed the news of the car blast “extremely heartbreaking and concerning”.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also termed the Delhi blast extremely tragic and serious incident.
दिल्ली ब्लास्ट एक बेहद दुखद और गंभीर घटना है। इसकी हर पहलू से जाँच की जाए। इस ब्लास्ट से देश की राजधानी में जो भय व्याप्त हुआ है, उससे जनता को उबारने के लिए तुरंत सुरक्षा प्रबंध किये जाएं।
मृतकों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना। सभी घायलों का अच्छे से अच्छा इलाज सुनिश्चित किया जाए।
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 10, 2025
“It should be investigated from every aspect. To alleviate the fear that has spread in the country’s capital due to this blast, immediate security measures should be taken,” he said on X.
Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “The blast in India’s capital city at a super-busy location is a source of concern and yet again raises questions about our intelligence gathering and preparedness.”
The blast in India’s capital city Delhi at a super busy location is a source of concern and yet again raises questions about our intelligence gathering and preparedness. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this massive tragedy and wishes for a…
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) November 10, 2025
