Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: 1 person killed-Praful Patel Criticizes Politics, Urges Focus on Investigation and Safety

Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: 1 person killed-Praful Patel Criticizes Politics, Urges Focus on Investigation and Safety

NCP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel criticized the opposition for what he called “politics over tragedy” following protests sparked by a tragic incident at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1. Heavy rain caused a section of the roof over a car park to collapse, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries.

Mr. Patel expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. He mentioned that the terminal, built during his tenure as Union Aviation Minister in 2009 under the Congress-led UPA government, was constructed by Larsen & Toubro, a reputed construction company.

Deeply saddened by hearing about the roof collapse at Delhi Airport's T-1 Terminal. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and prayers for the injured. Grateful for the swift response by emergency services. Stay safe, everyone.

— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) June 28, 2024

Highlighting the situation’s complexity, Mr. Patel stressed the need for a comprehensive audit to understand the cause of the incident, given that the structure has been in extensive use for 15 years. He emphasized that all buildings undergo mandatory design and planning clearances during construction.

Responding to demands for an inquiry into the collapse, Mr. Patel agreed that such incidents should be investigated thoroughly to prevent recurrence. He criticized the politicization of the tragedy, urging all parties to focus on addressing the loss of lives rather than blaming each other.

In response to Congress leaders alleging negligence, Mr. Patel’s successor, Ram Mohan Naidu, assured that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) would investigate the collapse. He also promised full refunds to affected passengers due to the terminal’s closure.

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The incident has stirred political debates, with accusations and counterclaims from different parties, reflecting broader tensions in Indian politics over infrastructure issues and accountability.