The recent Model Town bridge collapse in Delhi has claimed the lives of two women, raising serious concerns about government negligence. Locals reported the old iron bridge had long been in a dangerous condition, but complaints were reportedly ignored, leading to the tragic incident.
AAP Leader Criticises Delhi CM
Saurabh Bhardwaj strongly criticised Rekha Gupta, accusing her of being absent when Delhi residents needed leadership the most. According to Bhardwaj, the Model Town bridge collapse highlights the failure of the administration to act on repeated warnings.
He added that while the CM has time for public events or personal outings, urgent public safety concerns, like the Model Town bridge collapse, were ignored.
दिल्ली में लगातार हादसे हो रहे हैं, लेकिन CM रेखा गुप्ता गायब हैं😡
दिल्ली के मॉडल टाउन में लोहे का पुराना पुल गिरने से 2 महिलाओं की मौत हो गई। स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि इसकी शिकायत भी की गई थी लेकिन सरकार ने कोई एक्शन नहीं लिया।
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— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) March 17, 2026
Public Outrage and Safety Concerns
Local residents expressed outrage, stating that authorities had been warned about the deteriorating condition of the bridge. The Model Town bridge collapse has intensified debates about infrastructure safety and the accountability of Delhi government officials.
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Calls for Immediate Action
Following the Model Town bridge collapse, citizens and political leaders are demanding a thorough investigation and stronger measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The incident underscores the urgent need for regular maintenance of public infrastructure and prompt government response to complaints.
Conclusion
The Model Town bridge collapse serves as a grim reminder of administrative negligence and the importance of prioritising citizen safety. Political leaders like Saurabh Bhardwaj continue to call out the Delhi government for failing to act before the tragedy occurred.