Congress leader Pawan Khera condemned the Old Rajinder Nagar coaching centre incident on July 28, terming it a "man-made tragedy." He questioned the legality of the basement operation and criticized the government's insensitivity. Khera also targeted both the MCD and the government for failing to address critical issues and provide answers, emphasizing the suffering of the common people.
Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Pawan Khera said, "This is a man-made tragedy, not a natural disaster. How was a coaching centre operating in the basement? Did they have the necessary licenses and papers from the MCD? We haven't received answers to these questions. It's easy to question and make allegations, but the common man suffers. Having such an insensitive government in the national capital is wrong, whether it's the MCD or the government..."