Overview
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called the Delhi explosion a failure of the government, demanded an impartial investigation and strict punishment, and said the issue will be raised in the winter session of Parliament.
- Congress functionaries escalated pressure on the Home Minister, with KC Venugopal seeking Amit Shah’s resignation over what they termed serious security lapses and Karnataka leaders alleging intelligence failure.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned why attacks occur around elections and his adviser Basavaraj Rayareddi hinted at political motives but acknowledged he had no proof, drawing a sharp rebuke from the BJP.
- BJP leaders, including Karnataka unit chief B.Y. Vijayendra, condemned the Congress remarks as irresponsible and urged withdrawal of the comments, accusing the party of politicising a national security tragedy.
- Delhi Police have registered UAPA and explosives cases, stepped up security across the capital, and detained suspects linked to Al‑Falah University as part of multi‑state raids that uncovered a suspected ‘white‑collar’ module and large explosive seizures.