Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Max Hospital in Saket on Thursday to meet victims of the Malviya Nagar hotel fire.
The visit follows one of the city's deadliest recent building fires, placing pressure on the government to address safety lapses and provide immediate relief to survivors.
Gupta met with injured patients and interacted with hospital officials to assess the medical needs of those affected. She said the Delhi government would provide full medical and financial support during their recovery [1], [3].
The tragedy has resulted in a significant loss of life, with reports indicating that at least 21 people died in the blaze [4]. The scale of the disaster has prompted the administration to implement a compensation package for the affected families.
As part of the relief efforts, the Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹10 lakh for the next-of-kin of each deceased victim [2], [5]. Additionally, the government will provide ₹5 lakh to those who were seriously injured in the fire [2].
Gupta used the visit to coordinate with doctors at Max Hospital to ensure that the quality of care remains a priority for all victims. The administration is now focusing on the legal repercussions of the incident, with reports that the hotel owner is to be produced in court [4].
The Malviya Nagar incident has reignited concerns regarding fire safety compliance in commercial hotels across the capital. Officials are expected to review building codes, and safety certifications to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“At least 21 people killed in the Malviya Nagar hotel fire.”
The scale of the Malviya Nagar fire and the subsequent high death toll highlight critical vulnerabilities in Delhi's urban fire safety enforcement. By announcing immediate financial compensation and visiting victims, the government is attempting to manage public outcry while the legal focus shifts toward the hotel owner's liability and potential negligence in building safety codes.
