Delhi PG collapse sparks MCD chief exit calls
Delhi’s Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar faces mounting pressure following the tragic collapse of a student hostel in the Satya Niketan area. The incident has sparked calls for his resignation from student organizations, who allege that the MCD failed to ensure adequate safety standards in the building. ABVP has protested outside the MCD headquarters, demanding Khirwar’s resignation and questioning the safety of student accommodations across the capital.
Khirwar, a 1994 batch IAS officer, was appointed MCD commissioner in January 2026, succeeding Ashwani Kumar. His tenure has been under scrutiny due to allegations of lapses in civic oversight, particularly concerning building safety, unauthorized construction, and civic enforcement.
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