Should We Trust the Centre After the Delhi Blast?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Trust in government: The Governor urges faith in leadership during crises.
- National security: Heightened alerts and security measures are now in place.
- Immediate response: The government is committed to addressing threats and ensuring safety.
- Community resilience: A strong democracy is pivotal in overcoming challenges.
- Impact on security: Increased military presence reflects the seriousness of the situation.
Kolkata, Nov 11 (NationPress) Following the devastating blast in Delhi that resulted in eight fatalities, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose urged citizens on Tuesday to maintain their trust in the Central government, assuring that comprehensive measures will be implemented to safeguard the populace across the nation.
The Governor conveyed that the country is under capable leadership and will swiftly rebound from this challenging circumstance.
While addressing journalists outside the Andal airport in West Burdwan district, Governor Bose remarked, "This incident is deeply regrettable. Our nation boasts a resilient democracy and a formidable government that will effectively manage any such crisis. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the people of India."
On Tuesday, he arrived in Bankura to participate in a college convocation.
Landing at Andal Airport via a special military aircraft from Kolkata, he proceeded to the college by road.
Upon his arrival at Andal, the Governor condemned the car bomb explosion in Delhi and expressed his condolences.
The explosion occurred near the Red Fort on Monday evening, claiming at least eight lives and injuring numerous others.
The blast transpired in a Hyundai i20 car at 6:52 p.m., near the Red Fort Metro Station, leaving a scene of devastation with mangled bodies and wrecked vehicles in this bustling area.
A state of high alert has been declared in Delhi.
The Delhi Police have activated sections of the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) following forensic evidence and intelligence suggesting potential terrorist connections.
In response to the Delhi blast, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued heightened security alerts in various cities nationwide, including Kolkata and several locations in West Bengal.
The repercussions of the blast were apparent in the Governor's security detail on Tuesday, with additional military personnel deployed in Andal.
Nine armed soldiers were observed alongside the Governor, in addition to forces from the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate.
After the convocation ceremony in Bankura, Governor Bose returned to Kolkata via the same airport.