Days after three UPSC aspirants died in a waterlogged coaching centre basement, Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar area has been flooded again. The area, known for its numerous coaching centres, experienced severe waterlogging after heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Residents and students protested, highlighting the persistent issue of poor drainage and infrastructure in the area.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening. The alert warns of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning throughout Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Following the deaths of UPSC aspirants due to waterlogging in Delhi, the Delhi government has announced plans to bring in a law regulating coaching centres. The government has also initiated action against illegal encroachments and operations of coaching centres, including those operating in basements and libraries.
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, founder and MD of Drishti IAS, has apologized for the delay in his statement regarding the controversy surrounding coaching institutes operating in basements following the deaths of three IAS aspirants. He explained the complexities surrounding regulations and stated that Drishti IAS will not run any coaching institutes in basements in the future.
Following the deaths of three IAS aspirants at a coaching centre in Delhi, independent MP Pappu Yadav has called for a law regulating coaching centres, alleging exploitation and negligence. He claims 10-12 students are missing and demanded an investigation into the incident. Other coaching centre owners echo concerns about safety and regulations.
Following the tragic deaths of three IAS aspirants in a coaching institute basement due to waterlogging, Delhi authorities have launched a crackdown on coaching centers violating norms. Drishti IAS head Vikas Divyakirti has raised concerns about inconsistencies in regulations governing coaching institutes, urging the government to implement clear guidelines for their operation.
A magisterial enquiry report revealed that Rau’s Study Circle coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three civil services aspirants died in a basement flood, had violated several safety norms, contributing to the flooding. The Delhi government has suspended an assistant engineer and terminated the services of a junior engineer involved in the area’s drainage system. The MCD has also launched a three-pronged action, including sealing illegal coaching centers and demolishing encroachments on stormwater drains.
Following the tragic deaths of three students in a coaching institute due to waterlogging in Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a sealing drive against coaching centers violating regulations. Mayor Shelly Oberoi led the crackdown, personally sealing a basement in Preet Vihar and ordering the closure of numerous centers in Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar.
Following the tragic death of three civil service aspirants in a flooded coaching centre basement in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar, the Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a committee to investigate the incident. The committee will determine the cause of the flooding, fix responsibility, propose preventative measures, and recommend policy changes. Meanwhile, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor has announced compensation for the victims’ families and promised action against responsible officials, while protests demanding justice and accountability have erupted.
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to direct the government to provide ₹1 crore compensation to the families of three IAS aspirants who died in a coaching center flood in Delhi. He also demanded strict action against those responsible for negligence. The incident occurred due to heavy rains and the absence of a drainage system and safety measures at the coaching center.
