Tragedy at IAS Coaching Centre Spurs Delhi Government Action

The Delhi government vowed to implement a new law regulating coaching centres after three IAS aspirants died in a basement. Lt Governor VK Saxena ordered the creation of a panel to frame guidelines. Education Minister Atishi assured strict action, while the Delhi High Court criticized the authorities for infrastructure failures.

The Delhi government has promised a new law to regulate coaching centres following the tragic death of three IAS aspirants at a coaching institute. On Wednesday, Lt Governor VK Saxena set up a panel to draft guidelines, escalating an ongoing tension between the AAP-led administration and the central government.

The Delhi High Court condemned the incident as a significant infrastructure failure and blamed the 'freebies culture' for the tragedy, urging the immediate removal of encroachments in the Rajinder Nagar area. Education Minister Atishi met with protesting students and assured stringent action against those found responsible after the magisterial probe report is released.

Students continued to protest, demanding better safety measures at coaching centres. Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) launched inspections against centres violating regulations, but critics argue this is insufficient without long-term solutions. The Delhi government committed to forming a committee to draft a new law to ensure the safety and regulate all coaching institutes in the city.