Deeply shocked by the trail of death and destruction caused by the blast near Lal Qila. We express our profound sympathies with the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in this blast and hope for the swift recovery of the injured victims and safety of all concerned.

Investigation into the Lal Qila blast now seems to suggest that it was an act of terror. A terror attack in a crowded area of Delhi which has killed at least 13 people and injured several others is a matter of serious concern. 

What is of greater concern is the utter failure of the Modi government to tackle terrorism and ensure public security. At the time of Pahalgam terror strike, Narendra Modi cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia only to go to Madhubani to address a rally in poll-bound Bihar. Now at the time of the Lal Qila blast, Home Minister was busy managing Bihar elections for the BJP while Narendra Modi went to Bhutan to celebrate the 70th birth anniversary of the Fourth King of Bhutan without caring to extend support to the families of the blast victims in Delhi. 

National security and public safety have become empty rhetoric for the Modi government or excuses to persecute activists like Sonam Wangchuk. It is time Amit Shah was held accountable and asked to resign.

-- Dipankar Bhattacharya, General Secretary, CPIML 
(12 November 2025)