Former Delhi LG Najeeb Jung on Rajinder Nagar Tragedy and the Mismanagement in Delhi

Published On: July 30, 2024 - On July 27, three UPSC aspirants died in a coaching centre fire in Old Rajinder Nagar, following another aspirant's electrocution on a waterlogged street. These events highlight severe mismanagement in Delhi's coaching hubs. Student protests accuse authorities of negligence and poor monsoon preparedness. An IAS aspirant's letter to the CJI described their dire living conditions due to annual flooding and government apathy. This raises questions about who truly runs Delhi—the state government, the LG, or civic bodies—and how the city is managed. The blame game between AAP and BJP exacerbates the situation, with AAP blaming LG-appointed officials and BJP calling for minister resignations. Delhi suffers from this ongoing power struggle, further complicated by Chief Minister Kejriwal's incarceration, hindering efficient governance. Former LG of Delhi Najeeb Jung opens up on the 'Delhi mess'.