Old Rajinder Nagar Coaching Tragedy: MP Pappu Yadav Alleges 12 Students Missing - Here's What He Said

Days after the Old Rajinder Nagar Coaching Tragedy, on Tuesday, Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav alleged that 10 to 12 individuals are missing from the coaching centre, where three UPSC aspirants tragically drowned on Saturday evening.

According to Yadav, not only were three students reported dead at the coaching centre, but there is also a list of six missing students. "I believe 10 to 12 people are missing. All attempts are being made to hide this fact," Yadav was quoted by PTI.

12 Students missing?

Concerns were raised by Yadav regarding the lack of oversight on coaching institutes, and it was suggested that the government should create a law to regulate them. It was noted that there are currently no guidelines for such institutes in the country.

"Students are not safe anywhere and are being exploited. 900 students have committed suicide in Kota. Bihar has the highest number, with 60 per cent of students going to Bengaluru, Kota, and Delhi for studies. Most of the students who appear for the UPSC exams are from Bihar," Yadav stated.

It was highlighted by Yadav that there is a lack of quality education in Bihar and that the government has not provided Bihar students with access to IITs and IIMs.

"People in Bihar spend ₹40,000 crore on their children's education in other states. Unfortunately, the government has not focused on their safety. Coaching institutes continue to exploit students nationwide," Yadav added.

Meanwhile, ongoing protests by students were observed in Delhi's Old Rajender Nagar against the deaths of three UPSC students, following the heavy flooding of their coaching centre's basement. Meanwhile, the government has formed a committee to investigate the matter.

The incident, which took place at Rau's Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar on Saturday evening after heavy rains, has prompted demands from UPSC aspirants for compensation for the families of the deceased and for the exact death toll to be disclosed.

Allegations were made that most libraries are operating in the basements, with calls for attention to be paid to the safety measures in these libraries.