New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday emphasised that the government must ensure a "prompt and thorough investigation" into the blast at the Red Fort metro station in the National Capital. Eight people were killed in the blast.

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident. In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured.

"The government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into this blast, which took place in a high-security and often crowded place,...