French President Jacques Chirac condemned Tuesday the bombing attacks that killed at least 140 people on commuter trains in the Indian city of Mumbai.

"It is with emotion and indignation that I learned of the terrible toll of the terrorist attacks which struck several Indian rail installations," Chirac said in a message sent to India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

"France condemns these acts, which nothing can justify, with the greatest firmness," Chirac said in his message.

"I want to express to you, and to the Indian people, France's solidarity in the face of this ordeal and my condolences," he added.