Delhi Blast: Leaders Express Grief, Urge Swift Investigation; Here’s What They Said

New Delhi: A blast near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station shook the capital. 10 people killed and over 30 people have been reported injured so far, and the injured are undergoing treatment. Following the incident, leaders across the country have expressed their reactions, urging increased security and a speedy investigation. PM Narendra Modi Statement An explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. Following the blast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation. He spoke with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and took an update on the developments, according to government sources.” Delhi Lal Quila Blast Update: Latest info on the Delhi Red Fort accident, death toll rises to 10. Watch Dynamite News Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal Aakash's exclusive report on the latest situation.#RedFort #DelhiBlast #CarBlast #LatestNews #DelhiNews #LalQila @Manoj_Tibrewal… pic.twitter.com/vc96w5083x — Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) November 10, 2025 PM Modi On X Prime Minister Narendra Modi worte on X, "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." 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.@AmitShah — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2025 Amit Shah Issues Statement Home Minister Amit Shah issues statement on Delhi Red Fort blast: - NSG and NIA teams are conducting a detailed investigation. - All nearby CCTV footage has been ordered for review. - Amit Shah has spoken with the Delhi Commissioner; all teams are present at the site. - Every possible angle will be investigated immediately, and the findings will be shared with the public. Akhilesh Yadav on X Samajwadi Supreme Akhilesh Yadav worte on X, 'The Delhi blast is a deeply tragic and serious incident. It should be investigated from every angle. Immediate security measures should be taken to alleviate the public from the fear this blast has instilled in the nation's capital.' 'Deepest condolences to the deceased. Ensure the best possible treatment for all the injured.' 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 Rahul Gandhi On X Following the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, Congress leader and LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi post on X, "The news of the car bomb explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station is deeply saddening and concerning. The loss of many innocent lives in this tragic accident is deeply distressing." "I stand with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this time of grief and offer my deepest condolences. I hope all the injured recover as soon as possible." 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 Priyanka Gandhi on X Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi wrote on X, "The news of the deaths and injuries of many others in the Delhi blast is deeply saddening." "May the departed souls rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery." दिल्ली में हुए धमाके में कई लोगों की मृत्यु एवं कई के घायल होने का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान करें। शोक-संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं। — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 10, 2025 Shashi Tharoor Share A Post Shocked by news of the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi and by reports of fatalities & injuries. My thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families of the victims. Urging everyone in the vicinity to stay alert and follow official advisories. The safety of citizens must remain our foremost priority. Shocked by news of the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi and by reports of fatalities & injuries. My thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families of the victims. Urging everyone in the vicinity to stay alert and follow official advisories. The safety of… — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 10, 2025 Former CM Kejriwal Deeply Worrying Delhi Ex CM Kejriwal calls Red Fort blast ‘deeply worrying’ Delhi former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the explosion near the Red Fort as “deeply worrying” and said reports of casualties were “extremely tragic.” He urged the police and government to immediately probe how the blast occurred and whether there was a larger conspiracy behind it. लाल किले के पास हुए धमाके की खबर बेहद चिंताजनक है। बताया जा रहा है कि इसमें कुछ लोगों की जान भी गई है, ये बेहद दुखद है। पुलिस और सरकार को तुरंत इसकी जांच करनी चाहिए कि ये धमाका कैसे हुआ और क्या इसके पीछे कोई बड़ी साजिश तो नहीं है। दिल्ली की सुरक्षा को लेकर लापरवाही बर्दाश्त नहीं… https://t.co/LWFm0HoDKK — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 10, 2025 Manish Sisodia Urges Calm Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia expressed concern over the explosion near the Red Fort, calling it “deeply worrying.” दिल्ली में हुए विस्फोट की खबर बेहद चिंताजनक है। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ। प्रार्थना है कि दिल्ली और देश के सभी नागरिक सुरक्षित रहें। ऐसे समय में शांति और संयम बनाए रखना ही सबसे बड़ी ताकत है- आतंक और भय का जवाब हमारी एकजुटता से ही दिया जा सकता है। — Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) November 10, 2025 Thorough and Swift Investigation Needed: Pawan Khera Congress leader Pawan Khera reacted to the Delhi blast, calling the explosion in a car near Red Fort Metro Station extremely tragic. Initial reports indicate that several lives have been lost. He expressed condolences to the grieving families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Khera emphasized that the government must ensure a thorough and swift investigation into the incident. Mamata Banerjee on X West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote on X, "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." 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. — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2025