‘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 …
