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Delhi govt to scrap B&B scheme after Malviya Nagar fire: ‘All establishments to be checked’

Delhi govt to scrap B&B scheme after Malviya Nagar fire: ‘All establishments to be checked’

Delhi tourism minister Kapil Mishra on Thursday said that the state government has decided to scrap its Bed and Breakfast (B&B) policy and conduct a review of all establishments operating under the scheme in the aftermath of the devastating fire at the Flourish Stay property in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people. Officials arrive at the spot amid investigation at the spot a day after a fire at the Flourish Stay B&B killed at least 21 people, including 12 foreigners, at Hauz Rani area of Malviya Nagar, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (PTI) Mishra said the government would formally withdraw the scheme and take action against operators violating licence conditions. “We are going to officially withdraw the Bed and Breakfast scheme, and all establishments licensed under it will be checked,” Mishra said, according to a PTI report. “Action would be taken against operators found violating the terms of the licence. If any establishment registered under the scheme is found running more than six rooms, its licence will be cancelled,” the minister …

‘Repeated incidents’, ‘international shame’: Oppn slams govt over Malviya Nagar blaze, minister assures action

‘Repeated incidents’, ‘international shame’: Oppn slams govt over Malviya Nagar blaze, minister assures action

The massive blaze at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, which killed at least 21 people and led to several others being hospitalised, has drawn sharp political reactions. The blaze was reported at Flourish Stay B&B, near Max Hospital. (PTI) The Delhi government assured an inquiry and fixing of responsibility, with chief minister Rekha Gupta saying necessary assistance and support was being provided to those affected. However, the opposition parties raised concerns against the ruling BJP in Delhi, and questioning the frequency of such incidents in the Capital. Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the “repeated fire incidents in Delhi and the deaths of innocent people are extremely worrying”, while praying for the “souls of those who lost their lives.” Also Read | Desperate jumps, no ventilation: How fire at South Delhi BnB spread and choked to death 21, including foreigners AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said locals had to “spread mattresses” to rescue those trapped, terming it an “international shame” in a post on X. Bharadwaj said that while the fire station is …