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- Congress, AAP, and national leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and President Murmu, called for a comprehensive investigation and strict accountability after the Arpora nightclub blaze.
- AAP leaders criticised the Goa government for inaction on reported violations, questioning how the nightclub received clearances despite not following required norms.
The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough investigation and strict accountability following the devastating nightclub fire in Goa that left 25 people dead, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi describing it as a criminal failure of safety and governance.
The blaze erupted at Birch by Romeo Lane, a well-known nightclub in Arpora village in North Goa, early Sunday, killing at least 25 people — including four tourists and 14 staff — and injuring six others.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge conveyed his deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the incident.
“This avoidable tragic incident is an irreparable loss, and I pray for the speedy recovery of all those who have been injured.
“Such tragedies call for a comprehensive investigation, strict accountability, and immediate steps to ensure that all fire safety norms are enforced, so that such devastating incidents are never repeated,” Kharge said in a post on X.
 
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BY Outlook News Desk |