November 11, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has conveyed his deepest condolences to the government and people of India following the tragic explosion in Delhi that claimed at least 12 lives and left many others injured on Sunday evening.
The powerful blast, which occurred near the Red Fort metro station when a slow-moving car exploded at a traffic signal, sent shockwaves through the Indian capital. Emergency responders and security forces swiftly arrived at the scene as investigations into the cause of the incident commenced.
In a message shared on social media, President Dissanayake stated, “Saddened by news of the explosion in Delhi last evening. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
Saddened by news of the explosion in Delhi last evening. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India. Our thoughts are with all those affected.@narendramodi @AmitShah
— Anura Kumara Dissanayake (@anuradisanayake) November 11, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath echoed the President’s sentiments, reiterating Sri Lanka’s solidarity with its neighbour. “Saddened by news of the explosion in Delhi this evening. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India. Our thoughts are with all those affected,” he said.
Saddened by news of the explosion in Delhi this evening. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India. Our thoughts are with all those affected.@narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah
— Vijitha Herath (@HMVijithaHerath) November 11, 2025
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa also condemned the attack, calling for global unity against terrorism. “Shocked to hear about the terror attack in New Delhi. All should unite to eradicate the scourge of terrorism. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were impacted by this dastardly attack,” he remarked.
Shocked to hear about the terror attack in New Delhi. All should unite to eradicate the scourge of terrorism. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were impacted by this dastardly attack.
— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) November 10, 2025
