Delhi Building Collapse Sparks Corruption Debate

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has attributed the tragic collapse of a building in Seelampur to 15 years of endemic corruption and the influence of vote bank politics. The incident, which claimed two lives, reflects ongoing issues in governance and construction regulations in certain city areas.

Mishra pointed to a pattern of similar incidents, citing a recent tragedy in Mustafabad, and emphasized the urgent need to confront illegal structures. He criticized previous administrations for allowing unsafe constructions due to corruption, leading to the rise of unauthorised buildings devoid of safety standards.

The Seelampur collapse took place in a densely populated part of northeast Delhi, hampering rescue operations. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari expressed their condolences and advised caution until the area is deemed safe.

(With inputs from agencies.)