Thimphu, Nov. 11 -- Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Tuesday urged his people to pray for India following the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi that claimed eight lives, injuring several others.

Addressing a gathering at Thimphu's Changlimethang Stadium, the Bhutan King said, "Let us all come together and pray for India, pray for Prime Minister Modi. May all your aspirations, your vision, and your service to India bear fruit. May you overcome each and every single obstacle. And may your dream of an even brighter, stronger, more prosperous India be fulfilled."

Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, he added, "But above all, we would like to take a moment and pray for the people who sadly lost their lives yesterday in Delhi....