Who is Sanjeev Khirwar? MCD chief involved in 'dog-walking row' in focus after Satya Niketan building collapse
Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer and MCD commissioner since January 2026, faces resignation demands after the Satya Niketan building collapse killed at least seven people. He said that the MCD conducted 960 demolitions and sealed 407 buildings in three months.
Sanjeev Khirwar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner, is facing intense scrutiny and calls for resignation following a tragic building collapse in the Satya Niketan area of Delhi. The collapse resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, prompting civil and student groups to question the MCD's handling of unsafe and unauthorized constructions within the city.
ABVP's National Social Media Convenor, Prerna Bhardwaj, expressed her demand for Khirwar's resignation during a protest at the MCD office, highlighting concerns about student safety on campus.
Khirwar, an IAS officer from the 1994 AGMUT cadre, has been serving as the MCD chairman since January 2026. Prior to this, he held various positions in the Delhi and central government. During his tenure, the MCD has been actively involved in identifying and demolishing unauthorized buildings. In the past three months alone, they have demolished 960 unauthorized buildings, sealed 407 others, and served notices to 1,500 buildings for demolition.
Despite these efforts, the recent collapse of a five-storey building in Satya Niketan has brought to light the presence of widespread unauthorized constructions and the need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.
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