Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) expressed grief over the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in Delhi that claimed 21 lives, describing the incident as “extremely heartbreaking” and urging Congress workers to assist in relief and rescue efforts.

In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi said, “The news of the deaths of several people in the fire in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families. I urge all Congress workers to contribute in every possible way to the relief and rescue operations. I hope for the swift recovery of the injured.”

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condoled the loss of lives and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

“The heart is deeply distressed by the tragic incident of a fire breaking out in a hotel located in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. My profound condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones in this heart-wrenching event. I pray to God that the departed souls may find a place at His divine feet and that He grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow. At the same time, I wish for the swift and complete recovery of all the injured,” she said on X.

– ANI