From PM Modi to Virat Kohli: Politicians, actors, sportspersons condemn Sri Lanka blasts

Not only PM Modi and President Kovind but other political leaders, actors, sportsperson, among others, condemned the attack.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka and said there is no place for barbarism in the region. He also said that India stands in solidarity with the people of the island nation. "Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region," he tweeted. He said, India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. "My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured," Modi said. President Kovind also wrote on Tweeted: "India condemns the terror attacks in Sri Lanka and offers its condolences to the people and government of the country. Such senseless violence, aimed at innocent people, has no place in civilised society. We stand in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka ." Six near simultaneous explosions rocked three churches and three hotels frequented by foreigners in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday morning, killing more than 140 people and injuring over 400 others, in one of the deadliest blasts in the island nation's history.

India condemns the terror attacks in Sri Lanka and offers its condolences to the people and government of the country. Such senseless violence, aimed at innocent people, has no place in civilised society. We stand in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 21, 2019

Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured.

— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2019

Not only PM Modi and President Kovind but other political leaders, actors, sportsperson, among others, condemned the attack, saying India stands in solidarity with Sri Lanka. Actor-turned-politician, Congress candidate from Mumbai North Urmila Matondkar also observed a 2 minute silence before her public meeting. She wrote on Twitter: "Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the church bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday..my prayers for those who lost their lives and condolences to their families.. we condemn the terror attack."

Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the church bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday..my prayers for those who lost their lives and condolences to their families.. we condemn the terror attack..

— Urmila Matondkar (@OfficialUrmila) April 21, 2019

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted: " Shocked & saddened by news of church & hotel bombings in Sri Lanka. Intolerance, bigotry & terrorism sadly know no borders or limits. Profound condolences to the families & my thoughts and prayers for that beautiful & tortured land." Here are more reactions:

I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the loss of innocent lives in multiple bombings on Easter Sunday in Colombo #SriLanka.

My heartfelt condolences to the members of bereaved families and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.#lka #SriLankaBlasts #Blasts — VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) April 21, 2019

We stand in solidarity with our neighbor #SriLanka at this moment of grief. I would request @PMOIndia and @SushmaSwaraj Ji to help the country in best possible manner. We, as neighbors share similar cultural and social heritage. May God be with our friend nation Sri Lanka.

— Dr Kumar Vishvas (@DrKumarVishwas) April 21, 2019

Shocked to hear the news coming in from Sri Lanka. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. #PrayForSriLanka

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 21, 2019

What is happening to this world 😞😞May God help us all .. really .. #SriLanka

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) April 21, 2019

My Word! #SriLanka

The most beautiful country with the most wonderful people. Completely heartbreaking! 💔😥 — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 21, 2019

Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic and terrible attacks in #SriLanka. An act of cowardice on a day of prayer, shame on these terrorists. My sincere prayers with the victims and their families. We are all with you #SriLanka. Please stay safe 🙏

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) April 21, 2019

Saddened to hear about the terror attacks in various parts of Sri Lanka. Strongly condemn these acts of terror. Hatred and violence will never overpower love, kindness and compassion. 🙏🏻 #SriLanka

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2019

Deeply saddened by the terrible attacks in #SriLanka .My sincere prayers with the people of Sri Lanka in this very difficult time.

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 21, 2019

Shocked & grieved at the senseless #SriLanka blasts. The cowardly terror attack on innocent people is totally condemnable and requires collective action from one & all to destroy the inimical forces against humanity. My prayers & thoughts are with the victims & their families.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) April 21, 2019

We are deeply saddened by the terrible attacks on several churches in #SriLanka on the holy day of Easter. We stand with the people in their time of grief & pray for their recovery.

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 21, 2019

What hate brings you. #SriLanka . Astonished. The island nation has regressed. There are lessons to be learnt from the madness.

The root of #SriLanka’s miasma of despair lies in its politics. — Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) April 21, 2019