NEW DELHI: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Delhi today staged a massive Protest outside the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) headquarters over student safety following the tragic PG building collapse in Satya Niketan. ABVP activists registered their strong protest against MCD’s negligence and apathy regarding safety compliance in Paying Guest (PG) accommodations across student dominated areas. During the demonstration, protesters entered the MCD building premises, and staged dharna, demanding immediate and concrete administrative action.
The Satya Niketan incident is a deeply tragic event. Students from all across the country come to study at Delhi University and various other educational institutions in the national capital, with a large number residing in private PGs and rented accommodations. Under these circumstances, ensuring regular inspections for structural safety, fire safety, and other mandatory standards remains the primary responsibility of the concerned administration.
ABVP demands a high-level, impartial investigation into the Satya Niketan collapse to establish accountability for negligent PG operators and responsible officials. Furthermore, the student organization demands an immediate safety and structural audit of all PGs and rented buildings operating across student hubs in Delhi, alongside strict action against facilities violating safety norms.
Student safety cannot be compromised under any circumstances. ABVP will continue to forcefully raise student safety issues until the administration ensures concrete action and accountability.
Speaking on the incident, ABVP National General Secretary Dr. Virendra Singh Solanki said: The Satya Niketan incident in Delhi is deeply tragic and alarming. There must be an impartial probe into this collapse, strict action against those responsible, and immediate justice for the affected students. Accountability must be fixed for officials who failed to ensure student safety, and the MCD Commissioner should resign immediately. I also appeal to the 1.4 billion citizens of the country to pray for the victims.”
