8216;Unacceptable, Senseless8217;

8226; 8220;We strongly condemn the acts of terrorist violence in the Indian cities of Ahmedabad and Bangalore and express deep sympathies with the bereaved families and the victims of these dastardly acts of senseless violence against innocent persons8221;

8212; Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani

8226; 8220;The Presidency of the Council of European Union expresses its deepest condolences to India, its Government and its people, as well as to the victims and their families. The attacks are unacceptable. We will fight the scourge of terrorism alongside India.8221;

8212; European Union

8226; 8220;Terrorism is a serious threat against the international community and this evil phenomenon must be fought collectively8230;there should be a collective struggle against terrorism which threatens the stability of the region.8221;

8212; Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai

8226; 8220;These wanton acts of terror are waged against democracy. My Government and I share the determination and commitment of the Government and people of India not to yield to this sustained threat of terror from those who seek to achieve their ends by inflicting maximum damage to the lives and limbs of civilians, disrupting their day-to-day lives and society at large.8221;

8212; Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse

8226; 8220;These are acts of cowardice and cruelty. People should remain vigilant and united to thwart such attacks. These acts should be condemned by all.8221;

8212;Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi

8226; 8220;Our sympathy is for all those who lost their beloved ones in the blast. The whole country is worried. We would like to see that the Government security and intelligence agencies take all steps necessary to crack down on the terrorist elements and groups behind it.8221;

8212; CPIM general secretary Prakash Karat

8226; 8220;In order to defend and maintain the territorial integrity of the nation, a special act like POTA should be revived and allowed to remain in our statute books to effectively counter terrorists and extremist outfits. We must solemnly resolve to stand firm and united against such acts of mindless terror.8221;

8212; AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa

8226; 8220;The Congress-led UPA Government after coming to power in the beginning itself had sent wrong signals by withdrawing POTA and not enacting an alternative Act to tackle terrorist violence. Instead of tackling the situation effectively, the Government always gives communal colour to the incidents that occur anywhere in the country for its vote bank politics.8221;

8212; BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu