A tragic building collapse in Delhi's Chawri Bazaar area has claimed two lives and left one person injured, triggering a massive rescue operation. The incident took place in Gali Sitara, Sheesh Mahal, near Chawri Bazaar Metro Station, where a portion of an under-construction building suddenly collapsed. Delhi Fire Services rushed to the spot with six fire tenders, while NDRF teams joined the operation to search through the debris. Rescuers recovered a body from the rubble as police confirmed two deaths and one injury. Fears of additional people being trapped later eased following the search operation. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked a political confrontation, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticising the Delhi government through social media posts and raising questions over alleged corruption, construction lapses and building safety audits. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse, including possible construction violations and safety lapses.

Delhi turns into a political battleground as the INDIA bloc holds its ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally at Ramlila Maidan, protesting against alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leads the Opposition's charge against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Thousands gather at the venue as nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel are deployed across central Delhi, with more than 200 CCTV cameras installed for security. Rahul Gandhi alleges that shops in Connaught Place were forcibly shut by the BJP. He says the Opposition had encouraged rally participants to shop locally to support traders. Union Minister JP Nadda hits back, calling the rally a “foolish and designed drama” and predicting Congress' political downfall.