President Pratibha Patil [Images], Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [Images] condemned the Hyderabad twin blasts and expressed shock over the loss of innocent lives.

The President condemned the blasts, a Rashtrapati Bhavan [Images] spokesman said in New Delhi.

In his message, the Vice President expressed profound shock at the twin blasts that caused loss of innocent lives and injured many people.

He also expressed sympathy for the families of those killed and injured in the blasts. Ansari called for maintenance of peace and harmony at this juncture.

Singh also condemned the blasts and expressed deep concern.

Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari said in a message: "I am greatly shocked and pained to hear about the dastardly
blasts in Hyderabad which have caused loss of lives and injuries".

He conveyed heart-felt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and speedy recovery to the injured.

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