Goa Nightclub Inferno Sparks Demand for Accountability

The Congress party has called for a detailed investigation and accountability after a devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa killed 25. Rahul Gandhi labeled it a criminal governance failure. Others echoed demands for a thorough probe to prevent future tragedies. Condolences were offered.

A tragic nightclub fire in North Goa has prompted the Congress to demand a comprehensive investigation and accountability. Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora village saw a devastating blaze early Sunday, claiming 25 lives, among them tourists and staff, while injuring six others.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders expressed profound condolences and called for strict enforcement of fire safety norms to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Rahul Gandhi and K. C. Venugopal stressed the need for a thorough, transparent investigation to fix responsibility, emphasizing that such tragedies highlight severe governance failures.

(With inputs from agencies.)