Zeenews Bureau
New Delhi, May 13: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
on Tuesday night strongly condemned the bomb blasts in Jaipur and
appealed for calm.
Singh, who was briefed on the serial blasts that left
several dead and scores injured, deplored the attack on
innocent people.
He assured all support to the Rajasthan government and
assistance to the affected families, PM's media adviser
Sanjaya Baru said in a statement.
Prime Minister also spoke to Rajasthan
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje about the blasts and assured all
support to the state government.
Sonia condemns Jaipur blasts
Congress President Sonia Gandhi
condemned the serial blasts in Jaipur, calling them a
crime against humanity.
Condoling the tragic loss of innocent lives in the serial
blasts, Gandhi called the terror attacks a "crime against
humanity".
She appealed to the people to maintain peace and
harmony in this "grave" hour.
We must foil designs of anti-national elements :Shivraj Patil
Home Minister Shivraj Patil
tonight condemned the dastardly blasts and appealed to the people to maintain
calm and foil the designs of anti-national elements.
Patil, who is on a two-day visit to the north eastern
region, said in a statement that the Home Ministry was in
close touch with the state government and has assured it that
all required assistance will be provided to it.
Blasts an act of terror: Jaiswal
Terming the Jaipur blasts a big conspiracy, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal said tonight the Centre is ready to cooperate with the Rajasthan government in the investigation and relief work. He acknowledged that the blasts were ‘an act of terror.’
Speaking to the media persons hours after the blast he said that a central investigation team can be sent to Rajasthan. “We are ready to coordinate the rescue efforts. This is a big incident.”
Jaiswal was unable to confirm any casualty figures but quoted the Rajasthan govt as saying the casualty was atleast 10 and the number could go up.
“We can’t comment about whodunit until investigation. The serial blasts were well planned. Rajasthan govt is capable of maintaining security, we keep sending advisories but the states need to be on alert,” he said. But, he added, with a population of 1 billion one can never ensure fool-proof security.
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil cut short his visit to North East visit to return to New Delhi. He has also condemned the blasts.
“I will not tolerate such acts of terrorism and would like to visit the spot as soon as possible”, Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia said.
Leader of Oppostion LK Advani also condemned the dastardly attack. "Threat to internal security can't br bilittled," he said.
Jaipur blasts have no justification: US
The US tonight strongly condemned
the "vicious act of terrorism" in Jaipur and said there could
be no justification for such attacks.
"There can be no possible justification for the
murderous attack on innocent people," US Ambassador to India
David Mulford said in a statement.
He also extended "deepest sympathies" to the families of
the victims and those injured.
Pakistan sends condolences
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani strongly condemned the bomb blasts.
"Pakistan condemns all acts of terrorism and reaffirms its firm commitment to fight this scourge together with the international community," Gilani said in a message.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi too condemned the eight serial blasts.
Qureshi expressed his condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims.
Condemning the blasts, Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain said those involved in such attacks are "not human".
First Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 00:00