Indian PM Modi, celebrities condemn Sri Lanka church blasts

Sri Lankan-born Jacqueline Fernandez condemned the bombings.

The death toll at Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and three luxury hotels increased to 156. Over 500 have been wounded in the attack, police officials said.  
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Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez  condemned the Sri Lankan bombings. She took to Twitter to post her condolences.   

Extremely sad at the news of bombings in Sri Lanka. It's unfortunate that one is not able to see that violence is like a chain reaction. This has to stop !
- Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) April 21, 2019

Indian Prime Minister also condemned the horrific blasts on Sunday. " There is no place for such barbarism in our region," he posted on Twitter.  

Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured.
- Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2019

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind offered his condolences to the Sri Lankan people and government.

India condemns the terror attacks in Sri Lanka and offers its condolences to the people and government of the country. Such senseless violence, aimed at innocent people, has no place in civilised society. We stand in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka #PresidentKovind
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 21, 2019

Indian ministers Sushma Swaraj and Mamata Banerjee expressed their condolences on Twitter today.

Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation. @IndiainSL
- Chowkidar Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) April 21, 2019

Saddened and shocked at the disturbing news coming in from Sri Lanka. All forms of violence are unacceptable. Easter is a Festival of Peace. My thoughts and prayers with the grieving families
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 21, 2019

Indian cricket team's captain, Virat Kohli and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar too has condemned the act of terrorism in Sri Lanka. 

Shocked to hear the news coming in from Sri Lanka. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. #PrayForSriLanka
- Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 21, 2019

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal in a tweet wrote that Pakistan condemns the explosions and terrorist attacks that have led to numerous casualties and immense loss.

Saddened to hear about the terror attacks in various parts of Sri Lanka. Strongly condemn these acts of terror. Hatred and violence will never overpower love, kindness and compassion. ???? #SriLanka
- Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2019

Pakistan condemns explosions and terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka at Churches & Hotels, that have led to numerous casualties and immense loss. People and Government of Pakistan stand by people and Government of Sti Lanka at this moment of tragedy and against terror @MFA_SriLanka
- Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 21, 2019