Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Mayawati Flags Delhi Collapse, Liquor Deaths and Flooding
Several serious events happened in different parts of India.
A building used as a boys’ hostel collapsed in Delhi, killing at least six people.
Police are investigating the building owner and renovation work allegedly taking place in the basement.
In Madhya Pradesh, people became sick after allegedly drinking illegal liquor, and officials reported deaths.
The numbers reported for the liquor incident differ between Mayawati’s statement and later official figures.
Flooding also affected Patna and nearby areas in Bihar after heavy rain and rising rivers.
Mayawati said these events showed that authorities needed to do more to protect people.
Officials were investigating the collapse, treating sick people and conducting flood-rescue efforts.
Mayawati expressed concern over a South Delhi PG-hostel collapse, spurious-liquor deaths in Madhya Pradesh, and flooding in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
At least six people were confirmed dead after a five-storey building collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, according to the report.
Delhi Police issued a Look Out Circular for building owner Hariram Bansal and registered an FIR against him and others.
In Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district, officials said 84 people were receiving treatment after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, while around a dozen deaths were reported in Banda tehsil.
Floodwaters from the Ganga, Punpun and Dardha rivers affected Patna and nearby areas amid heavy rainfall and rising water levels.
- Who
- BSP leader Mayawati, Delhi Police, the building owner Hariram Bansal, people affected by the liquor incident, and residents of flooded areas.
- What
- A Delhi building collapse, spurious-liquor deaths and illnesses in Madhya Pradesh, and flooding in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar prompted concern and official action.
- When
- Mayawati issued her statement on Monday; the flooding was reported on Sunday, and the liquor deaths were described as occurring the previous day.
- Where
- Satya Niketan in South Delhi; Sagar district and Banda tehsil in Madhya Pradesh; and Patna and adjoining areas in Bihar, with flooding also affecting Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Mayawati attributed the incidents to inadequate government and administrative responsibility, while the reported causes included alleged renovation-related structural problems, spurious liquor and heavy rainfall with rising river levels.
Mayawati’s criticism
Authorities’ response
Government responsibility
Mayawati’s criticism
Mayawati said the incidents showed that governments and administrations were not properly fulfilling their responsibilities and urged stronger public-welfare vigilance.
Authorities’ response
Authorities were investigating the building collapse, monitoring people affected by the liquor incident and continuing flood relief and rescue efforts.
Cause of the Delhi collapse
Mayawati’s criticism
Mayawati presented the collapse as evidence of serious administrative failure and insufficient oversight.
Authorities’ response
Police were examining alleged basement renovation work, the building owner’s responsibility and the safety of the structure; the report did not establish a final cause.
Scale of the liquor tragedy
Mayawati’s criticism
Mayawati cited 18 deaths and approximately 190 hospitalised people.
Authorities’ response
Officials later reported 84 people undergoing treatment and around a dozen deaths in Banda tehsil, creating a discrepancy in the reported figures.
- Delhi collapse
- At least six people were confirmed dead after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Satya Niketan.
- Building investigation
- Delhi Police issued a Look Out Circular for owner Hariram Bansal and registered an FIR against him and others.
- Building use
- The collapsed structure, known as Hostel Daze, was being used as a boys’ paying-guest accommodation.
- Liquor incident
- Officials said 84 people were undergoing treatment in Sagar district after allegedly consuming spurious liquor.
- Reported liquor deaths
- Mayawati cited 18 deaths and approximately 190 sick people, while the later report cited around a dozen deaths in Banda tehsil and 84 people under treatment.
- Flooding
- Floodwaters from the Ganga, Punpun and Dardha rivers affected Patna and adjoining areas.
- Political response
- Mayawati called for greater vigilance and stricter action against negligence, indifference and corruption by officials.