February 14, 2026 1:29 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan pays homage to victims of 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Coimbatore bombings, describing the tragedy as “a dark and painful chapter in our nation’s history.” In a post on X, the Vice President recalled the events of February 14, 1998, when a series of explosions rocked Coimbatore during a visit by senior BJP leader L. K. Advani. The blasts claimed several innocent lives and left many injured, sending shockwaves across the country. Reflecting on the day...