The massive fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has left 21 people dead and several others hospitalised, sparking sharp political reactions.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured an inquiry and fixing of responsibility, while the opposition parties raised concerns against the ruling BJP, questioning the frequency of such incidents in the Capital.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj termed the incident an 'international shame', highlighting the delayed response of the fire department, which took 45 minutes to arrive at the scene.
Opposition leaders highlighted previous incidents of blazes in the Capital, accusing the ruling government of 'no responsibility' and criticising the response of the fire department.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood promised strict action against those found guilty and a crackdown on illegal buildings.
