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Congress demanded that affordable accommodation be provided to students, a rent control act be brought for hostels and PGs, and Rs 1 crore compensation to the family of those who lost their lives.

With hostel accommodation unavailable at several colleges and limited even where it exists, students often have little room to be selective.

The residents alleged that connivance of the civic officials with the building owner put the lives of students at risk.

Locals claimed that around 40 people were still trapped under the debris of the building, which comprised a basement and five upper floors.

Police said some protesters attempted to forcibly enter the main building, leading to a scuffle between them and police personnel.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Atishi also expressed grief and serious concern over the collapse, appealing for urgent relief efforts and demanding a high-level inquiry.