CPI(ML) has expressed deep grief over the tragic fire that broke out at a coaching centre in Aliganj, Lucknow, claiming the lives of at least 14 people, including 10 students. The party said the death toll could rise further and demanded a high-level and impartial probe into the incident.
In a statement issued on June 22, the Uttar Pradesh State Committee of CPI(ML) extended its condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with the parents, relatives, friends and well-wishers of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
The party demanded that the government take full responsibility for ensuring proper treatment of all those injured in the fire and provide adequate compensation to the families of the deceased. It also called for strict legal action against those found responsible for the incident.
CPI(ML) said that the loss of 14 lives in a coaching centre located in one of the busiest areas of the state capital raises serious questions about safety regulations, administrative oversight and emergency preparedness. It said an investigation must determine whether fire safety norms were being followed at the institution and whether the monitoring mechanisms of the authorities were functioning effectively. The party further demanded an immediate fire safety audit of all coaching institutes, educational establishments and commercial buildings across the state. It stressed that stringent action must be taken against institutions violating safety norms to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
Calling the incident deeply disturbing, CPI(ML) urged the state government to ensure accountability and take urgent steps to strengthen fire safety measures in educational institutions and public buildings.
