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The Delhi blast took place on Monday evening, and killed at least eight people and left several others injured.
Manika Vishwakarma shows support to families affected by Delhi blast
Manika Vishwakarma, India’s representative at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, shared her sorrow and expressed her support for the people affected by the tragic explosion that happened near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening. The 22-year-old model took to Instagram and wrote a heartfelt post with the caption: “Speechless and heartbroken.”
The blast killed at least eight people and left several others injured. Preliminary reports suggest that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the blast, which ripped through a slow-moving car around 6.52 pm.
On this sombre occasion, Manika conveyed grief for the victims, sent prayers to the bereaved families, and lauded the courage of those responding to the tragedy.
Through her Insta post, Manika tried to reach out to the people of Delhi and the nation, to extend her support. “To my fellow Indians, to my dear Delhi, and to every family touched by the recent, heartbreaking blast, today, my heart is heavy, and my spirit mourns with you. The news of the bomb blast in our beloved national capital has sent a wave of shock and profound sorrow across the country (sic),” she wrote.
Extending her condolences to families who lost their loved ones and even those who have been injured, she added, “To the families who have lost their loved ones in this senseless act of violence, there are no words that can soothe such a deep wound. Please know that you are in my every prayer. May you find the strength to endure this darkness, and may the memories of those you have lost be a source of comfort and courage.”
While the beauty queen is currently in Thailand, she felt connected to the Indian citizens and reflected upon her role as Miss Universe India, and wrote, “Wearing the crown of Miss Universe India is a profound responsibility. It is a platform to speak for unity, peace, and compassion, especially when our collective heart is breaking. I use that voice today to say: we will not be divided. We will care for one another. We will heal, together.”
Manika went on to add that “in the face of such terror, it is natural to feel anger and fear”. However, she sees a ray of hope when she looks “at the images from Delhi”. She added, “I also see something else – the incredible bravery of our first responders, the selflessness of strangers helping strangers, and the unbreakable spirit of our people. That is the true identity of Delhi, of India. It is a spirit that refuses to be bowed by hatred.”
Concluding her message, she urged everyone to honour the lives lost through compassion and collective strength. “Let us honour the lives lost by choosing solidarity over division, and hope over despair. Let us support the agencies working tirelessly to ensure our safety and stand as one nation, resilient and strong,” she wrote, signing off with “My deepest condolences, my unwavering support, and my promise to stand for a peaceful future are with you all,” she ended.
November 12, 2025, 16:06 IST