Union Cabinet passes resolution condemning Red Fort car explosion as a terror incident
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed a resolution on 12 November 2025 calling the car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort on the evening of 10 November a heinous terror incident by anti-national forces, and observed two minutes' silence for the victims.
Summary
In the Red Fort resolution, the Cabinet condoled the deaths, prayed for the injured, and praised medical staff, emergency responders, security agencies and citizens for their response. It reiterated India's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and noted statements of solidarity from many governments. The Cabinet directed that the investigation be pursued with urgency so that the perpetrators, their collaborators and sponsors are identified and brought to justice.
Key facts
- Incident
- Car explosion near Red Fort, Delhi
- Date of blast
- Evening of 10 Nov 2025
- Resolution
- 12 Nov 2025, Union Cabinet
- Described as
- Terror incident by anti-national forces
- Policy
- Zero tolerance towards terrorism
- Tribute
- Two minutes' silence
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which date did the car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi, condemned by the Union Cabinet's resolution of 12 November 2025, take place?
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Correct answer: A — 10 November 2025
The Cabinet resolution says the explosion occurred on the evening of 10 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Union Cabinet's resolution of 12 November 2025 on the Red Fort explosion: 1. The Cabinet observed two minutes' silence for the victims. 2. The Cabinet described the explosion as an accident caused by a vehicle fault. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Cabinet observed two minutes' silence and called the explosion a heinous terror incident perpetrated by anti-national forces, not an accident.