The whole world has sunk into deep shock and angst, after the news surfaced that a massive explosion has left more than 20 people dead and nearly 60 injured. This incident took place at Manchester Arena where US singer Ariana Grande was performing. Although the singer is safe and unharmed, she couldn’t hide her pain and took to Twitter to share her thoughts on this gruesome incident.

broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017

The attack is said to be conducted by a lone suicide bomber, who died in the arena itself. Grande’s concert primarily saw young people and children in attendance and our hearts reach out to the victims and their families who were deeply affected by this incident. No matter how much we criticize Twitter for turning anything and everything into meme, in times of despair, this platform comes together to provide support like no one else. This time too, be it celebrities, common people or world leaders, everyone resorted to Twitter in solidarity against this alleged terrorist attack.  From Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Katy Perry, to Bruno Mars and Anushka Sharma, everyone condemned the incident and prayed for the affected families. 

Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017

Extremely sad to start days when innocent lives are lost. Prayers for the deceased & strength to the families of the Manchester victims.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with @ArianaGrande and everyone who was hurt at the concert in Manchester.. what is happening to the world..

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 23, 2017

So upset!!How can this happen every few months?? Feel soo helpless! Prayers for the victims and their families! #manchesterterrorattack

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) May 23, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear about the Manchester attack . This brutality & hatred is so so horrid & frustrating.Prayers are with the victims🙏🏼

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) May 23, 2017

Helpless and sad at what's happening... prayers and strength to all the families and loved ones of the lost lives in the Manchester attack

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 23, 2017

I'm so angry and heartbroken at the state of the world. My thoughts and prayers with the victims and families in Manchester.

— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) May 23, 2017

No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester.   I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017

I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017

Just woke up to news about the #Manchester attack. Absolutely heart breaking. This is an attack on humanity

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 23, 2017

People of #Manchester, stay strong. Cowards strike again, attacking teenagers this time. Prayers and condolences to the families ❤️🎈🙏🏽

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) May 23, 2017

💔Absolutely sickened & angered by this senseless, evil attack. Thoughts are with everybody effected. Such a disturbing time we live in 😔

— Cheryl (@CherylOfficial) May 23, 2017

Just saw the news about Manchester... Our hearts are breaking 💔 Prayers for all who attended, their families, Ari and her whole crew.

— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) May 23, 2017

My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017

Apart from these celebrities, political leaders too expressed grief on Twitter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his views and that his thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones.  

Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2017

London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan too said that London stands with Manchester. 

London stands with Manchester - our thoughts are with all those killed and injured tonight and our brave emergency services. https://t.co/0al1LzXvXE

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) May 22, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his shock and grief over this horrid incident.

Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 23, 2017