Tragic Delhi Incident Sparks Debate on Coaching Centres

Three civil services aspirants died after the basement of a coaching centre in Delhi flooded. The incident led to a heated debate in Parliament, with several MPs criticizing the commercialization of education and demanding accountability. Calls for better regulation of coaching centres were also emphasized.

The tragic death of three civil services aspirants in Delhi has ignited a fierce debate in Parliament. The Rajya Sabha chairperson, Jagdeep Dhankhar, described the culture of coaching centres as a "gas chamber." Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar attributed the tragedy to the AAP government's "carelessness."

During Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, members cutting across party lines called for stern action against those responsible for the deaths. The discussion highlighted how coaching centres have become highly commercialized, with massive expenditures on advertisements adding to the financial burden on students.

Urban Development Minister Khattar pointed to a lack of timely action from local authorities as a contributing factor. The need for stringent regulations and ensuring safety for students was echoed by many, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who emphasized the importance of fixing responsibility to prevent future tragedies.

(With inputs from agencies.)